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Kathmandu Wednesday May 23, 2001 Jestha 10, 2058.
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Maoists ban liquor in Damauli
Post Report
DAMAULI, May 22- The Maoist insurgents have declared
the transaction of liquor in the district as illegal with immediate effect.
The announcement was made in a rally held on Monday at
Kalesti, some 7 kms from the headquarters.
The Maoists also destroyed the local liquor stalls and
home-made alcoholic drinks after the mass meet. They made rounds of the village informing
the locals of the harmful effects of drinking on health as well as its negative social
impacts.
The Maoist rebels forced bus passengers travelling through
the road, among others, to attend their programme.
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