‘Before 1949, Gujarat and Maharashtra were counted as the single Republic of Bombay. After the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi, the Bombay Prohibition Act was enforced in both states. However, in 1960, Gujarat and Maharashtra happened to bifurcate. Then, Maharashtra issued licenses for distribution and sale of alcoholic beverages, but Gujarat still continued to uphold the Bombay prohibition act. Hence, Gujarat remained as a dry state, but liquor consumption did not stop. Anonymous agents began their business to provide liquor illegally. A black channel was created through which tonnes of
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