A video of teenage girls drinking beer at a government school in Chhattisgarh has gone viral, prompting an investigation by education authorities. The incident, which occurred during a birthday celebration, has raised concerns about the lack of supervision and potential for underage drinking within schools.
Noida police have detained 39 college students, including minors, after a raid on a rave party at a flat in a high-rise apartment. The party, held at the Supernova residential society in Noida Sector-39, was attended by students from a well-known college and featured alcohol, hookahs, and a WhatsApp-organized invitation system with an entry fee. This incident follows similar busts of rave parties in Bengaluru and Thane, highlighting the ongoing issue of underage drinking and drug use at such events.
The 17-year-old driver involved in the fatal Porsche accident in Pune has been granted bail, while the police continue their investigation to establish a case of culpable homicide. The accused, who was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the accident, has claimed to be an addict. The police are working to prove that he was fully aware of the potential consequences of his actions. The Juvenile Justice Board granted him bail on certain conditions, including working with traffic police and undergoing treatment for alcohol addiction.
The incident has raised concerns about underage drinking and the need for stricter enforcement of rules at pubs and restaurants. Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra has instructed police to enforce regulations governing liquor-serving establishments. Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut has called for the removal of the Pune police commissioner, accusing him of providing a misleading report and questioning who he is attempting to protect.
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has uncovered severe human rights abuses surrounding the deaths of 21 teenagers at the Enyobeni tavern in East London in 2022. The report exposes failures by the police, liquor board, municipality, and government departments in addressing underage drinking and overcrowding.
A comprehensive study conducted by the World Health Organization (WHO) has revealed that the United Kingdom has a significant problem with underage drinking, with rates among the highest in the world. The study analyzed data from over 280,000 children aged 11, 13, and 15 across 44 countries, and the findings showed that children in England were most likely to have consumed alcohol at an early age compared to their peers in other countries. Experts have expressed concern about this trend, emphasizing the link between early alcohol initiation and the risk of developing alcohol-related issues later in life.
