Residents of Pargé Nagar in Kondhwa, particularly in the Yash Rythm and DSK Societies area, have raised serious concerns over the growing presence of illegal pan and tea shops along local streets. Citizens report that these shops are not only encroaching on public spaces but are also selling cigarettes and other harmful items to schoolchildren, posing a significant risk to their health and future.

Parents in the area may be unaware of the exposure their children face on their daily routes to school, increasing the vulnerability of young students to unhealthy habits. Residents expressed frustration at the apparent inaction of local authorities, noting that repeated complaints have not led to any concrete measures to curb these illegal operations.

“The presence of these shops near schools

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