ZIRO, Sep 6: In all, 226 Gaon Burahs and Gaon Buris of Ziro-I circle took out a rally to create awareness regarding law and order problem, illegal hunting and fishing, alcohol and drug abuse etc, which was organized by the All Apatani Gaon Burah Welfare Association, Ziro (AAGBWA) at Government Higher Secondary School, Hija ground on Tuesday last.
The GBs covered entire villages of the Apatani plateau, including Hija, Dutta, Mudang-Tage, Bamin-Michi, Hong, Bwrw, Hari, Kalung-Reru, Tajang and Old Ziro.
Earlier, the Association appealed to the district administration to ensure that the wine shops maintain a time of opening and closure and check sale of liquor at gumtis or other shops to minors by issuing a notification.
The Apatani Women Association Ziro, Apatani Youth Association, Apatani Students Union and All Niichi Niitii Youth Organization also attended the awareness meeting.
