Archive · 24 May 2025
Gauhati University Students Protest Liquor Shop Near Campus
Imagine a new shop selling alcohol is opening very close to your school, and students are worried about it.
That's what's happening at Gauhati University.
The students' group is called PGSU and they don't want the liquor shop to open because they think it might cause problems.
They think it could lead to bad behavior and hurt the school's atmosphere.
The government officials in charge of giving permission said they followed all the rules.
They say the shop is far enough away from the school.
The students are planning to meet with the university to discuss this and protest if the license isn't canceled.
Gauhati University students are protesting the opening of a liquor shop near the campus.
The Post-Graduate Students' Union (PGSU) opposes the liquor shop and wants the license canceled.
The excise department granted permission for the shop at a nearby restaurant.
The PGSU believes the shop could lead to unethical activity and harm the academic environment.
The excise department states it followed all rules, as the shop is 750 meters from the university.
- Who
- Gauhati University's Post-Graduate Students' Union (PGSU), excise department officials.
- What
- The PGSU opposes the opening of an IMFL ON shop near campus.
- When
- The PGSU has voiced opposition recently.
- Where
- Near Gauhati University campus in Guwahati, India.
- Why
- The PGSU opposes the shop, fearing it will invite unethical activity.
Gauhati University PGSU
Excise Department
Shop's Proximity to Campus
Gauhati University PGSU
PGSU believes the shop's proximity will negatively impact the academic environment.
Excise Department
Excise department followed rules in granting permission, as shop is 750 meters from university.
- Protesting Group
- Gauhati University Post-Graduate Students' Union
- Type of Shop
- IMFL ON shop
- Shop Location
- Pandu Sadilapur
- Distance from University (per Excise Dept.)
- 750 meters
- Required distance (per rules)
- 50 meters