The Aligarh police arrested the man, identified as Yogesh. According to Circle Officer (CO) Aligarh, a motorcycle, and 14 beer cans were seized from the man.
The Excise Department is also taking action against the liquor outlet owner for selling beer in excess quantity to a person, CO Aligarh said.
Image source- TwitterNetizens were quick to share their opinions. While some asked why the man was arrested for offering beer to the Kanwariyas, many wondered as why anyone would accept these drinks on their way to offer prayers.The tweet and videos went viral to which the netizens were quick to react.u201cIs it illegal to offer beer? I understand you need a license to sell. If Kanwariyas want it then what is anyoneu2019s problem?u201d read a tweet.
Another asked, u201cWhy only arrest those who offer beer to Kanwariyas? A case should also be filed against people who accept beer. And who consumes liquor while on their way to offer prayers?
‘Kanwar Yatra’ is an annual pilgrimage undertaken by Lord Shiva’s devotees in which devotees are known as ‘Kanwariyas’ visit places like Haridwar, Gaumukh and Gangotri in Uttarakhand and Sultanganj in Bihar to fetch the holy water of the Ganges and then worship the God with the same water. (ANI)Comment down your view, who is at fault? The one distributing the beers or the one accepting it?
