29/08/2025
Baganpara Village Council and YCA Resolve to Curb Anti-Social Activities
Baganpara, Aug 18: The Village Council of Baganpara, in collaboration with the Young Chakma Association Branch Baganpara held a joint public meeting on Sunday, August 17, at the Community Hall to address growing concerns over anti-social activities in the village chaired by Shri Shyamal Chakma, VCP of Baganpara, brought together council members, YCA representatives and villager. In his opening remarks, Shri Chakma stressed the importance of protecting peace and harmony in the community.
Shri Bimal Kanti Chakma, President of YCA Baganpara, highlighted key issues such as disturbances caused by intoxicated individuals, gambling in public areas, and the unregulated purchase and sale of alcohol. He called for stronger community efforts to check these problems. Several other members also shared their suggestions, which were incorporated into the resolutions.
After detailed deliberation, the following measures were unanimously adopted:
1. Gambling in public places is strictly prohibited to prevent disputes. Gambling in any form, particularly in public places, is strictly prohibited to prevent disputes and disorder.
2. Misbehaviour, verbal abuse, or scolding to others under the influence of alcohol shall invite penalties and necessary disciplinary actions by the Village Council/YCA or handover to Police Station if necessary.
3. Buying wine/alcohol in wholesale from outside sources for the purpose of selling inside the village is forbidden.
4. Using loudspeakers or screaming/shouting at odd hours in an intoxicated state is banned under the jurisdiction of Baganpara.
5. No person shall be allowed to sell, remove, or collect sand/stonechips form the 'Sobasalo Ghat', Baganpara.
6. Disposal of dead bodies without using the crematorium at "Sobasalo Ghat', Baganpara is strictly prohibited. No person shall be allowed to dispose of a dead body near the shore of the Tuichong river at 'Sobasalo Ghat', Baganpara.
The meeting concluded with a collective pledge to strictly enforce these resolutions. Both the Village Council and YCA assured that violators would face disciplinary action.
While the Mizoram Liquor (Prohibition) and related rules apply across the state and do not extend to the Autonomous District Councils under the Sixth Schedule in Mizoram such as the Chakma Autonomous District Council. The Chakmas are traditionallu bound with alcohol in certain rituals such as Marriages, Kojoipani, death etc.The local bodies of Chakma Autonomous District Council frame their own rules to tackle liquor-related issues. The proactive steps taken by the Village Council and YCA in Baganpara show how community-driven regulations can fill that void. However, long-term solutions may require for this reform.
