- NET Web Desk
The Manipur Chief Minister – N. Biren Singh today asserted that security forces have seized illegal drugs worth over Rs 182.3 crore in the international market since April 20; and destroyed 380 acres of poppy cultivation in the state.
Addressing the mediapersons, Singh remarked that altogether 719.25 kgs of contraband Ganja, 940 grams of Brown Sugar, 18.7555 kgs of Heroin Powder, 87 kgs of WY Tablets (Methamphetamine), and 20 kgs of Crystal Ice (Methamphetamine) will be disposed soon.
The Chief Minister also thanked all communities, particularly the Poumai, Tangkhuls, Inpui, Liangmai, Rongmei, Zeme, and village heads of Saikul, Tengnoupal, and Chandel, for their assistance and participation in the fight against drugs.
2- Ever since the new Govt was form, War on Drugs 2.0 campaign has been extremely successful wherein we have seized different kind of drugs worth nearly Rs. 182.3 Cr in international market. Also, 380 acres of poppy cultivation have been destroyed in Manipur. pic.twitter.com/96T1IdGw5q
— N.Biren Singh (@NBirenSingh) May 18, 2022
Biren commended the general public for the achievements till date, and mentioned that state administration could not have attained massive success without their unwavering support.
Besides, the Manipur CM also lauded the Poumai Community – second largest Naga tribe for designating the Poumai-inhabited territories as a ‘drug/poppy cultivation free zone’.
Concerning the arrest of so-called drug kingpins in the state, the Chief Minister stated that multiple drug traffickers had been apprehended and named a few, including Monkhai, 19, from Myanmar.
The Chief Minister also highlighted the issue of illegal occupants at government quarters and mentioned that unauthorized occupants will be dealt with severe action.
4- Acting on a very specific report of power abuse, an investigation was conducted against the CO of 7th MR wherein he was found utilising the police personnel as labourers for construction of two houses and also for his household chores. In this regard, the CO has been suspended
— N.Biren Singh (@NBirenSingh) May 18, 2022
Recognizing the hardships endured by the people of the state as a result of the recent heavy rains, Biren stated that his government is monitoring the situation 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and that necessary relief items are being delivered through appropriate district administrations.
