Elahiganj becomes West Bengal’s first village to ban alcohol
Elahiganj in Murshidabad district has become the first village in Bengal to ban sale and consumption of alcohol and narcotics. About 6,000 residents of Elahiganj decided to do so after six people died of hooch consumption in neighbouring district in January.  The village has also decided to impose a fine of ₹2,000 on anyone consuming alcohol or hooch.