Sir,it is known fact that such incidences tend t be higher when there is prohibition,The Bihar hooch tragedy in which 16 people died due to consumption of illicit liquor brings to fore the point that enforcement of prohibition is almost impossible,it also reaffirms the fears that with prohibition enforce ,it only drive the liquor trade to go underground mafia which self hooch to economically weaker section of society and their is no control over quality.

it is known fact that such incidence tend to be higher when there is prohibition is in place as the trade of liquor is driven by mafia due to absence of regulation over production, some times illicit liquor of poor quality is also smuggled from neighboring states.

Sir, Apropos the editorial "Bihar must review liquor ban" (DH, Nov 1). Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's decision to impose a liquor ban in the state will not be successful in the long run. Illicit liquor will flourish and will lead to bootlegging on a massive scale. Police department ,which has been doing good work under Nitish, will have to divert is attention towards enforcing, executing and monitoring the liquor ban, by limiting the efficiency of the law and order wing.

Similar instances of failed prohibitions in Bihar, Andhra Pradesh and Haryana must serve as examples. While illicit liquor was being supplied in the market, the government a fared massive revenues loss. For Bihar, which recorded an excise revenue of Rs 3,650 crores in the year 201445, the money can help supplement many popular schemes for the poor and marginalized sections. A rethink on the ban is vital.