Bodies resolve to ban intoxicants
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, September 19 2022:
Even as the state government is pushing hard to legalise liquor production, several organisations in Thangmeiband area under the jurisdiction of Thangmeiband United Club have resolved to impose ban on sale of drugs and alcohol in the area.
The decision was taken during a joint meeting of TUYC, TUC, LTYDO and three Meira Paibi organisations held at Lamphel Supermarket here on Monday.
According to a statement issued by TUC media coordinator Ibomcha Ahongsangbam, the joint meeting resolved to ban sale of drugs and alcohol in and around Lamphel Supermarket with immediate effect.
The joint meeting further resolved that any individual engaged in such illegal trade should shut down their trade and switch to other source of income.
It also instructed meat stalls to make necessary set-up for ensuring hygienic condition within a month, the statement added.