In view of the by-election slated in Muradabad Assembly constituency in UP on September 13, all the liquor shops located in eight km area of Udham Singh Nagar district that borders on Muradabad will remain closed from Thursday evening till the completion of the counting of votes on September 13, said the district administration, Udham Singh Nagar.
The step has been taken to ensure smooth, free and fair polling on September 13 in Muradabad Assembly constituency, said the district administration Udham Singh Nagar. At the same time, the officials concerned of the district excise department have also been directed to strictly implement the order issued regarding the closure of the liquor shops.