Police entered Hulhulia village after 100 years

22 April, 2024, 03:00 pm

Last modified: 22 April, 2024, 03:06 pm

Police entered Hulhulia village after 100 years

22 April, 2024, 03:00 pm

Last modified: 22 April, 2024, 03:06 pm

Hulhulia looks just like any other rural community, with a population of around 6,000, except it has its own constitution, a "High Court" or Social Development Council, whose decision on any dispute is never challenged. And the village boasts a zero illiteracy rate.

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