IMFL seized
Source: The Sangai Express / Mungchan Zimik
Ukhrul, October 29 2014:
Over 1860 IMFL bottles worth about Rs 3 lakh, which were seized by volunteers of Tangkhul civil society organizations, were set ablazed today at Wino bazar, Ukhrul.
The IMFL bottles, carried in the security consignment truck MN-01-9244 of 6th MR, were seized at Naga Gate, Hundung on its way to Ukhrul.
According to TSL president, the consignment was seized as part of the anti-liquor drive.
The security truck was carrying around 500 cases of IMFL which was above the sanctioned limit of monthly quotas of the security personnel of Ukhrul district.
The duly signed document for consignment by 6th MR officer does not indicate any details of monthly quotas.
The Tangkhul civil organizations further said that smuggling or trading in any intoxicant items is strictly prohibited while warning that anybody found involved in such practice would not be tolerated.