Thangal Surung VA clarifies
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 11 2013:
Referring to the news item which appeared under the head 'Ganja, poppy flourish at Thangal Surung' on this paper's Feb 10 edition, Thangal Surung Village Authority clarified that the villagers are in no way connected with or involved in the cultivation of either poppy or ganja plants around the historical Thangal Surung cave.
"The villagers, who are still endeavouring to preserve and protect the historical and legendary spirit of the cave, never accept or allow any villagers or individuals to cultivate such plants in the land that belongs to Thangal Surung," said a statement issued by Silas Anth, Secretary and K Lengkham, Chairman of the Thangal Surung VA.