Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 21:
Alleging that a particular chemist shop at Motbung Bazar has been selling ban pharmaceutical products to youngsters, the Advance Women Society, Awang Sekmai has drawn the attention of the authorities concerned for taking up appropriate actions against the said chemist shop and its owner.
Warnings had also been given to the owner repeated in the past, Society president A Shanti Devi said in a release.
Meanwhile, taking serious note of increase in consumption and selling of liquor and other intoxicants in areas like Sagolmang, Yumnam Patlou, Khewa Company and Wakhong, the local clubs, organizations and Meira paibis of these areas have sought the assistance of all authorities concerned in curbing these social evils.
A joint meeting of the local people of these areas also resolved to intensify ongoing drive against abuse of drug and alcoholic substances and take stringent actions against those who defy the ban on selling and consumption of these substances.