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Tobacco markets control school grounds

Thirteen school premises in Lalmonirhat district have been serving as tobacco markets with support from the local musclemen and influential tobacco company agents who have a share in the pie of the tobacco companies. The markets held twice in every week from April to June every year on the school premises. In the trading days, movement, assembly, sports and educational activities become restricted of the student for the sharp stench of tobacco leaves. It is to be noted that the tobacco leaves trading markets are arranged every year and the local administrative authority turned deaf ear to the allegations from the local journalists and guardians for some unidentified reasons. Even the Deputy Commissioner (DC) of the district has also been notified but no positive changes occurred yet.