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VALPOI
Remaining firm on their demand for shutdown of liquor stores in the village, residents of Surla-Sattari said they would not compromise on the peace and security in their village.
A large group of locals were interacting with Sattari Mamlatdar Dashrath Gawas who had convened a joint meeting with locals and liquor dealers in his chamber on Thursday morning, after memorandums has been submitted by both groups.
Liqour dealers in Surla, on the other hand, have sought the continuation of liquor sales in the village as the livelihood of 8 families depended on it.
Besides the villagers and liquor dealers, others present at the meeting included Valpoi PI Shivram Vaigankar, Excise Inspector Vibhuti Shetye, Madei Sanctuary Officer Prakash Salelkar and local panch Suryakant Gaonkar.
Voicing concern over the nuisance caused by rowdy visitors, Gawas directed the police to keep vigil in the area during weekends and on holidays.
Gawas informed the villagers that a report would be submitted to the collector regarding the meeting on Thursday.
Asked if he would stop liquor dealers from operating in Surla, Gawas explained that such powers were not vested in him, but would have to be taken up by the government.
