Srinagar MP urges police action on ‘public drinking’ by tourists
Srinagar: Agha Ruhullah Mehdi, Member of Parliament from Srinagar and leader of the National Conference, has urged the administration to curb public drinking by tourists.
According to Kashmir Media Service, the tipping point was a post by a user, who shared photos of individuals drinking alcohol and discarding a bottle into Dal Lake, sparking local outrage. Sahil described witnessing two people drinking in broad daylight and disposing of their bottles into the lake, prompting him to request immediate intervention and strict action from the Srinagar Police.
Sahil posted multiple pictures of the incident and urged the newly elected MP to raise his voice over the issue.
Later, Ruhullah took to ‘X’ and urged the administration to act tough against these immoral activities. “Srinagar Administration & Police should immediately put a stop to these unethical activities. These incidents are surfacing frequently in Srinagar. Tourists drinking alcohol is not only unethical and immoral, it also turns the drunken person into an unruly one. Therefore, not only for the religious sentiments and ethical values of the people of the place, these activities should also be strictly forbidden and stopped to prevent crime,” Ruhullah tweeted.
Pertinently, locals say there has been an increase in public drinking by tourists which has irked the local populace.
