Betel leaves seized
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 28 2020:
On the heels of the recent incident where loads of betel leaves were seized from Bir Tikendrajit International Airport, Imphal West district commando have seized two baskets of betel leaves today.
According to sources, the betel leaves were brought in from Dimapur concealed along with fruits.
The vehicle had reached Inter State Bus Terminal at Khuman Lampak yesterday and underwent COVID-19 screening.
The betel leaves were seized as the vehicle was parked at Laipham Khunou area for unloading.
The seized items have been deposited at Lamphel Police Station.
Police have filed an FIR for further investigation.
Meanwhile, Laipham Khunou Social Development Club president W Tombi has denounced bringing in of betel leaves amidst the lockdown due to coronavirus.
Police and the Government should take up strict actions against persons involved, he said.
It may be noted that a huge consignment of betel leaves brought in via air was seized at Bir Tikendrajit International Airport recently and subsequently the betel leaves were buried at solid waste management plant at Lamdeng.