Women, elderly bear brunt of nuisance near Tasmac outlet, say residents in Kasturba Nagar
Residents of Kasturba Nagar are demanding the closure of a local Tasmac liquor outlet, citing safety concerns, harassment of women, and public nuisance. The residents' welfare association claims the shop's location violates safety norms and negatively impacts the neighborhood.
Why it matters
This highlights the tension between state-run liquor retail policies and the safety and quality-of-life concerns of local urban communities.
“Guests to our apartment are threatened by drunk men. Women are scared to walk past. We have even helped a woman who cried out for help when a tippler allegedly tried to harass her,” said Sekar, a resident living opposite a Tasmac outlet on Canal Bank Road in Kasturba Nagar of Adyar Zone.
The article focuses heavily on the residents' grievances and safety concerns, which frames the narrative in favor of the community's request for closure.
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