Locals destroy tobacco products in Imphal West
IFP Bureau20 Jun 2023
Tobacco products were set ablaze, symbolising the community's resolve to combat the menace of tobacco consumption amid the ongoing turmoil in Manipur.
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Tobacco products were set ablaze, symbolising the community's resolve to combat the menace of tobacco consumption amid the ongoing turmoil in Manipur.
Cigarettes are still being sold within 100 yards (92 meters) of educational institutes despite regulations under the COTPA 2003,
The tobacco products were seized during the first raid taken up by the department after reopening of the curfew imposed on the state, designated officer of Food Safety, Imphal West Tekcham Brojendro said.
The seized tobacco products were burnt by the Manipuri Students' Federation (MSF), Thoubal District Committee.
A team of district police commando, Bishnupur seized 46 boxes of suspected heroin weighing about 644 grams during a search operation.
One Ibecha, 29, wife of Md Rafijuddin was arrested along with one carton box packet containing 35 "Bolirex" (cough syrup) bottles of 100 ml which were kept concealed under the bed and two Samsung mobile phones from her possession.
The goods were seized and burnt in the presence of the media at Ukhrul Police Station. The seized goods include betel leaves, zarda, talab, khaini, IMFL and local made liquor.
The consumption of tobacco products are banned or restricted during the present lockdown by CSOs and the government, however these products are available in plenty in Manipur.