THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: In the wake of Attukal Pongala, the government looks to bring in alcohol regulation in the city. On both March 6th and 7th, BEVCO outlets will remain closed in the city till 6 pm in the evening. The Trivandrum corporation premises along with the Venganoor grama panchayath has called for a complete ban on beverages during these two days.

The holy Pongala ensures a sea of lady devotees crowding up the city, hence the ban on alcohol ramps up the security measures provided. The people who are breaching this code or get involved in illegal trading will face the consequences, said district collector Geromic George.