Krishnagiri, May 29 -- TASMAC shops in Krishnagiri and several other districts were closed as part of a protest organised by the Joint Action Committee of TASMAC Employees' Unions, demanding that various long-pending demands be fulfilled.

In Krishnagiri district, all 111 TASMAC liquor outlets have remained shut for the past three days, causing significant inconvenience to liquor consumers. Many searched for alcohol at military canteens and private bars. As a result, several people travelled to nearby border areas such as Kuppam in Andhra Pradesh and Attibele in Karnataka to purchase liquor.

Meanwhile, a protest organised by the Joint Action Committee of TASMAC Unions had been taking place for the past three days in front of the TASMAC m...