Cigarette Shops Near Schools in Hyderabad Under Scrutiny

Imagine schools have rules about where shops can be.

This story is about shops selling cigarettes and other tobacco items too close to schools in Hyderabad.

A law says they have to be far away.

Parents are worried this will make kids want to smoke.

Some shop owners are not happy, as they may have been there before schools.

Police say they take action when complaints are filed.

A study showed that kids near tobacco shops are more likely to try smoking.

The government and schools may share blame for not following the rules.

Some shop owners worry about the effects on their income if they have to close.