On May 13, 2026, women and residents of Vadakkuveli, located near Keezhvelur in Nagapattinam district, staged a protest demanding the closure of a TASMAC liquor outlet. The demonstration took place outside shop number 643, where protesters expressed concerns that the outlet, situated along a busy main road, posed safety risks to women and students. This protest follows a recent government announcement to close liquor shops near places of worship and educational institutions. Residents have been advocating for the shop's removal for over a decade through various protests and petitions to the district administration, but no action has been taken. Kilvelur Tahsildar Vedhaiyan engaged with the protesters, assuring them that the outlet would be relocated within 30 days. However, the protesters rejected this assurance, insisting on the shop's closure until it is permanently removed. Tensions rose during the protest, leading TASMAC employees to leave without opening the shop, while police maintained security in the area.