Kanglei PANAS destroys narcotics worth ₹2 lakh
Source: Chronicle News Service
Thoubal, February 04 2024:
In connection with its second foundation day on February 7, volunteers of Kanglei People Against Narcotics & Psychotropic Substances (Kanglei PANAS), Manipur with support of its affiliated bodies namely Apunba Nisha Thingba Lup (ANTL), Singa Ideal Club (SIC), Youth Progressive Club (YPC), Makamiz Zummir Utur Ulma and Phoudel Wangkhem Muslim Singa destroyed 210 gm of heroin, ganja and SP tablets worth Rs 2 lakh by burning them on Sunday.
Speaking to media persons after the narcotic items were set ablaze at SIC office premises, Yairipok Singa, SIC chief advisor SK Firoz Ahamed informed that under the aegis of Kangeli PANAS, six clubs of Yairipok Singa have been conducting anti-drug drive in Thoubal, Lilong, Yairipok and Heirok areas for past few months.
The contraband items destroyed on Sunday were confiscated during the drive, he added.
On the other hand, Kanglei PANAS drive committee secretary E Debeshwor Meetei urged all not to abuse drugs at a time when the state is in crisis.
All must unite to join the fight against drugs and poppy plantation and contribute towards upholding integrity of Manipur, he emphasised.
Those present during destruction of narcotic items also chanted slogans pertaining to firm resolve to tackle the drug menace, promote a healthy society and for peace and programme in Manipur.