<p>A protest was observed in Uttar Pradesh's Kasaiganj district when several women took to the streets to raise their voice against the proposed opening of a country <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/india/karnataka/andsold-karnataka-drafts-rules-to-auction-liquor-licences-3741675">liquor shop</a>. They opposed stating that the outlet is located between a residential neighbourhood and a route frequently used by children to go to school. During the demonstration, they alleged that “it could lead to antisocial activities in the area."</p><p>The <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/protest">protestors </a>expressed concern over the safety of women and school-going girls. "The agitation would continue until there is a clear assurance that the liquor shop licence is cancelled or the outlet is relocated," a protester named Pallavi Bhardwaj told <em>PTI</em>. </p>.<p>The protest took place in the Gangeshwar Colony area along the Sarawati Shishu Mandir Road, where residents, particularly women, gathered in large numbers and raised slogans against the authorities. The road blockade reportedly disrupted traffic for several hours.</p>.Liquor shops near religious places in Uttarakhand to be shut down under new policy.<p>Upon receiving information about the protest, police personnel reached the spot and attempted to pacify the protesters. Police Circle Officer Aanchal Chauhan was quoted as saying in a <em>PTI</em> report, "The matter is being examined, and a report will be sent to senior officials after taking into account the objections raised by locals for an appropriate decision." </p>
<p>A protest was observed in Uttar Pradesh's Kasaiganj district when several women took to the streets to raise their voice against the proposed opening of a country <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/india/karnataka/andsold-karnataka-drafts-rules-to-auction-liquor-licences-3741675">liquor shop</a>. They opposed stating that the outlet is located between a residential neighbourhood and a route frequently used by children to go to school. During the demonstration, they alleged that “it could lead to antisocial activities in the area."</p><p>The <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/protest">protestors </a>expressed concern over the safety of women and school-going girls. "The agitation would continue until there is a clear assurance that the liquor shop licence is cancelled or the outlet is relocated," a protester named Pallavi Bhardwaj told <em>PTI</em>. </p>.<p>The protest took place in the Gangeshwar Colony area along the Sarawati Shishu Mandir Road, where residents, particularly women, gathered in large numbers and raised slogans against the authorities. The road blockade reportedly disrupted traffic for several hours.</p>.Liquor shops near religious places in Uttarakhand to be shut down under new policy.<p>Upon receiving information about the protest, police personnel reached the spot and attempted to pacify the protesters. Police Circle Officer Aanchal Chauhan was quoted as saying in a <em>PTI</em> report, "The matter is being examined, and a report will be sent to senior officials after taking into account the objections raised by locals for an appropriate decision." </p>
