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The tag 'monastic' on WindowsForum.com covers a news thread about a Buddhist monk in Bhutan who became the first person charged under a new anti-smoking law. The monk was caught with 72 packets of chewing tobacco, violating a law that bans tobacco sales and imposes strict penalties. Bhutan, a Himalayan kingdom, aims to become smoke-free, and smoking is considered harmful to one's karma. The thread discusses the legal and cultural implications of this case, including the failure of a previous 2005 ban due to smuggling from India. This content is relevant for users interested in unusual legal cases, religious figures, or public health policies in Bhutan.
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    Monk first to be charged under Bhutan smoking law

    Link Removed due to 404 Error THIMPHU (Reuters) – A Buddhist monk could face five years in prison after becoming the first casualty of a stringent anti-smoking law in the tiny Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan, which vows to become the first smoke-free nation. The monk has been charged with...
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    • anti-smoking bhutan black market buddhist cigarette contraband criminal custom felicity himalayan karma law legal legislation monastic monk police smoking smuggling tobacco
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