Tobacco products seized, set ablaze
Source: The Sangai Express
Thoubal, June 28 2023:
Locals of Athokpam Khunou seized sizable amounts of tobacco products from an Alto Car near Thoubal Athokpam Arong Thong along National Highway 102 yesterday morning.
The seized items which include betel leaves, Talab, chewing tobacco etc were promptly disposed of in front of Athokpam Khunou New Ideal Club and set ablaze in full public view.
Speaking in this regard, Oinam Ranjita, secretary, Athokpam Khunou Meira Paibi stated that meira paibis and locals of the area had launched checking exercises on suspicious vehicles passing through National Highway 102 since the eruption of violence.
She further appealed against trade in such harmful substances while the State is in the grips of a violent communal conflict.
She urged all traders to restrict their trade to essential commodities only.