Contraband smuggler held
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, July 09 2015 :
Troops of the 20 Assam Rifles of 26 Sector AR under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) established a vehicle check post on NH - 102 at Bongyang in Chandel district and apprehended an individual along with contraband item on Wednesday.
The apprehendee was identified as Nangthombam Bimol (37), S/o N Shamungou of Kongba Makha Leikai Imphal East district.
According to a statement issued PRO HQ IGAR (S), Bimol was travelling in a Maruti Van bearing Registration Number AS 01U 5817, and heading towards Moreh.
2700 tins of Bengali Spit Tobacco (Approx weight 48.600 gms, approx worth Rs 40,500/-) was recovered from his possession.
The apprehendee along with recovered item has been handed over to the Food Security Officer, Chandel.