Police bust 4 liquor brewing units in Thoubal
Source: The Sangai Express
Thoubal, February 22 2020:
Thoubal police under the supervision of SP Dr S Ibomcha Singh busted four liquor brewing units at Ukhongshang and its adjoining areas today and also seized 2kgs of ganja along with utensils used in brewing liquor.
Speaking to media persons after displaying the seized liquors, ganja and utensils at the complex of SP Office, Thoubal, Dr Ibomcha maintained that Meeyamgi Numit was conducted in different Police Stations of the district namely Thoubal PS, Lilong PS, Yairipok PS, Nongpok Sekmai PS, Khongjom PS and Heirok PS.
After hearing the grievances of the public regarding brewing and selling of liquors in their areas, district police took out a drive at different places, the SP said adding that the police busted 4 liquor brewing units at Ukhongsang Mayai Leikai and seized the utensils used.
Along with 800 litres of local liquor and 2 kgs of ganja, ingredients and utensils needed for brewing were also seized by the police, Dr Ibomcha continued.
One person identified as Nongmaithem Sundar Singh (22), s//o N Tikendra Singh of Lamding Khumanthem Leikai was also arrested for disturbing people with a modified silencer fitted Enfield.