Women protest illegal liquor shop in Malda village; March with brooms demanding closure Women in Domantola marched with brooms demanding immediate closure of an alleged illegal liquor shop near village homes Locals claim structure was first shown as house, then hardware shop, but later began selling liquor without notice Tension escalated in Bhutni area as villagers urged authorities to remove liquor outlet to protect village environment Residents of Domantola in Malda’s Manikchak block staged a protest on Monday demanding the closure of an alleged illegal liquor shop operating near their village. Women from the area marched to the site with brooms in hand and raised slogans before the police, stating that they would not allow any liquor shop to function near their homes. According to local residents, a man named Navin Mandal had begun construction on a building, claiming it was meant for a residence. Later, he reportedly said it would house a hardware store. However, villagers alleged...
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