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Tension prevailed at Nuapada and Ankabeda villages under Chandahandi block in Nabarangpur district after hundreds of women and youth surrounded a 'licensed' country liquor outlet at Sandhimunda on Sunday.
The protesters demanded immediate closure of the outlet as well as an end to illegal liquor trade in the area. As per reports, the agitated villagers destroyed country liquor sachets stored at the shop by throwing those on the ground.
On receiving information, Chandahandi police rushed to the spot and tried to pacify the angry crowd. Locals have urged the district administration to intervene immediately and take strict action....