Raghbir Singh Brar
Faridkot
September 5,2026
Ahead of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann’s visit to Zira on September 6, local residents have demanded that he should bring a written order for permanent closure of the liquor factory.
The issue was discussed in a meeting held at Zira on Thursday. It was called to deliberate on the Chief Minister’s proposed visit.Leaders present in the meeting said that people of the area have been protesting for a long time for its closure of liquor factory under the banner of Sanjha Morcha Zira. “Mere verbal assurances will not work anymore and a written decision is needed,”said Roman Brar,who is leading the protest.
The morcha leaders also questioned what concrete steps the government is taking to address problems related to drinking water, health and crop loss faced by the affected villages.
They further asked all political parties to clarify their stand and assure that the unit will not be allowed to run in future as well.
It was decided in the meeting that the agitation will continue till written orders for its complete closure are issued.Among those present were Roman Brar, Gurmail Singh Sarpanch, Pritam Singh, Gursewak Singh Numberdar and Bachittar Singh.