Source: The Sangai Express / Newmai News Network
Imphal, May 25:
Under the aegis of Committee on Anti-Drugs and Alcohol, volunteers of UPACO and Thoubal District United Women�s Development Organisation seized 205 litres of illicit liquor in between May 22 and 25. The seizure also included Luna moped and autorickshaw used in transportation of illicit liquor, said a CADA release.
The individuals apprehended for their involvement in the illegal activities have been identified as Nongmaithem Momon Singh (40) s/o N Birchandra of Kakching Dipa Paring (35 ltrs/Luna), Elangbam Susila Devi (30) w/o E Jiten of Kadajeet Maning Leikai (2 ltrs), Thokchom Sanayaima (35) s/o Th Ibocha of Tejpur Mayai Leikai (45 ltrs), yengkokpam Ibothem (60) s/o (L) Y Gopalmacha of Tejpur Makha Leikai (2 ltrs), Chingakham Santa alias Panthoi (29) s/o Ch Bhumeshwor of Tejpur Awang Leikai (1 ltr), Koijam Sonamani (45) s/o K Iboton of Hiyanglam Waikhom Leikai (35 ltrs), Md Faliz Uddin (34) s/o Md Angou of Keirak Makha Leikai (50 ltrs/autorickshaw MN0IE/3691), Wahengbam Ibotombi (59) s/o (L) W Tachou of Terapishak (25 ltrs) and Yumnam Tomba (45) s/o Y Kanhai of Wabagai Mayai Leikai (10 ltrs).
While the seized liquors have been destroyed near the office premises of CADA Wabagai unit the apprehended individuals have been handed over to their respective family members/elders with a stern warning to desist from such activities.
Moreover, volunteers of MAFYF Pangei branch also apprehended two individuals of Pangei Thambou Lampak and seized 13 litres of illicit liquor from their possession.
The individuals have been identified as Ningombam Thasana Devi w/o N Ibotomba and Thounaojam and Ibempishak Devi (55) w/o (L) Th Tombi.