Amid arson and ransacking of liquor shops, the revenue generated through the liquor sale went up from Rs 7,500 crore to some Rs 10,000 crore after liquor contracts were awarded.A liquor contractor, on condition of anonymity, said, "As of now, selling liquor is not illegal in MP. "People have been opposing liquor shops and police presence would mean going against their wishes . The CM has announced phased closure of liquor shops all across the state. Referring to a spike in liquor protests, Malaiya said it has become fashion these days.The issue is hotting up and the fight against liquor shops across the state appears to have reached the state cabinet. Which is why directives are issued to cops not to help liquor contractors during public protests ," the minister told media in Sagar.
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