Villagers block key stretch, demand relocation of Tasmac outlet
Tasmac officials said that the outlet in the village will be closed after identifying an alternative location
Villagers in Vijilapuram village halted traffic on the Vaniyambadi – Jolarpet main road on Wednesday, protesting the presence of a Tasmac fuel outlet. The residents contended that the village had been burdened by the presence of a Tasmac outlet for years, causing daily disruptions. T. Ramu, a local resident, expressed concern about the impact of a new outlet on the key stretch of road, which connects major towns and is prone to traffic congestion and accidents.
Upon arrival, revenue officials and the police engaged with the protesting villagers and managed to defuse the situation. The residents eventually dispersed following reassurances from the revenue officials that the relocation of the Tasmac outlet was imminent. The Tasmac officials stated that the existing outlet in the village would be closed once an alternative location was identified.
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