Ayyappa Nayakkanpatti villagers stage protest demanding closure of Tasmac outlet
Residents of Ayyappa Nayakkanpatti protested against a nearby Tasmac shop, demanding its closure due to safety concerns for students and worshippers. The protest was led by A. Velpandi, who criticized local officials for inaction despite previous complaints. The Revenue Divisional Officer promised to take action to relocate the shop within a week, but protesters remain skeptical and plan further demonstrations if their demands are not met.
- ▪Residents protested against a Tasmac shop located 300 meters from a school and temple.
- ▪Protesters expressed concerns about safety for women and students in the area.
- ▪The Revenue Divisional Officer assured action to relocate the shop within a week.
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Demanding the immediate removal of a Tasmac shop located nearby school and temple, residents of Ayyappa Nayakkanpatti, under Mannadimangalam Panchayat in the Vadipatti Panchayat Union staged a protest in front of the outlet here on Saturday.Protesters said that Tasmac shop operates very close, about 300 meters away, to the school, bus stop, and places of worship in Ayyappa Nayakkanpatti area.Due to that, women and school students passing through the area face constant disturbances and an unsafe environment.The residents have been continuously raising demands that the Madurai district administration must immediately implement the Chief Minister’s order stating that ‘liquor shops should not be located near schools and places of worship,’ and remove the Tasmac shop from the area.A.
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