Bihar urged to lift alcohol ban after it fails to curb crimes against women

The Times of India released a report urging the Bihar government to lift its alcohol ban after data shows no decline in gender‑based violence. The prohibition, introduced in 2016 to curb alcohol‑related crimes, has not impacted the rate of assaults on women, the report notes. Experts argue that the ban has fueled a black‑market surge, increasing unregulated consumption and potentially creating unsafe environments for women. While the government has yet to respond, the report calls on lawmakers to reconsider the policy and explore alternative measures to protect women.