Protest Erupts in Nagapattinam Against TASMAC Outlet Near Kilvelur
Women stage protest demanding removal of TASMAC outlet near Kilvelur
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Residents and women from Vadakkuveli in Nagapattinam district protested against a TASMAC liquor outlet, demanding its closure due to safety concerns. Despite assurances from local officials to relocate the shop, protesters insisted on its permanent removal, citing ongoing inconvenience for the community.
- 01Protest against TASMAC outlet in Vadakkuveli, Nagapattinam district.
- 02Residents claim the outlet poses safety risks to women and students.
- 03Local officials promised relocation within 30 days.
- 04Protesters demand immediate closure until permanent removal.
- 05Tensions heightened as police maintained security during the protest.
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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.
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The protest highlights community concerns over safety and the impact of liquor outlets on local residents, particularly women and students.
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