IMFL destroyed
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 11 2011:
Illicit Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) were consigned to flames in the office complex of Excise Commissioner at Lamphelpat today.
The liquor of different brands was seized from Jessami Gate No 2 at the border with Nagaland by 17 Assam Rifles.
The seized liquor was handed over to Excise Department a few days back.
Speaking to media persons at his office, Assistant Commissioner (Excise) K Joykumar conveyed gratitude to army and paramilitary forces deployed along highways for their help in checking transportation of contraband drugs and liquor.
During the last fiscal 2010-11, the Excise Department could collect a revenue of Rs 6.63 crores, more than the target of Rs 6 crores.