Villagers ransack liquor shops in Pondy

Nearly 200 villagers today ransacked two liquor shops in Aaraychikuppam and Mullodai villages in Bahoor limits in protest against the functioning of the outlets.
The angry villagers led by ruling Congress MLA N Dhanavelu threw dozens of liquor bottles out of the shop and damaged the outlet.
"Nothing has happened despite several
representations," the MLA told reporters.
A group of villagers also attacked liquor shops in Ariyur and Sivarandhagam villages.
Police reached the spot and pacified the agitators.