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Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 19:
A huge quantity of Zarda worth Rs 12 lakhs was seized by the Central Special Force (CSF) of the proscribed UNLF when it was being transported from Dimapur to Moreh on December 12.While disclosing that the seized Zarda belonged to one Jitendra Bihari of Thangal Bazar and Khumak Kuki of Moreh, the CSF has warned the two individuals to surrender to the outfit by December 30.The huge quantity of Zarda reportedly seized by a team of CSF from a spot along NH-39 on December 12 was handed over to Youth Welfare Club, Sagolband Thingom Leirak after which the seized item was consigned to flames at the Club's ground by its volunteers at about 9 am today.
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Speaking to reporters on the seizure at a place in Imphal West district today, CSF spokesperson Lt Atai Tangkhul said that a team of CSF, on receiving specific information about a consignment of Zarda heading towards Imphal from Guwahati, intercepted the particular truck at a spot along NH 39 on December 12.The CSF team seized 44 cartons of Zarda of different brands from the truck which would be about Rs 12 lakhs in monetary value.
From the apprehended driver and helper, it has been learnt that tobacco product belong to Jitendra Bihari and Khumak Kuki, conveyed the spokesperson.
Even though the driver and helper have been set free, the party cadres are looking for the two Zarda dealers, he disclosed.
Disclosing that Jitendra had asked the outfit to pardon him with a gift of Rs 2 lakhs through some persons earlier, the spokesperson maintained that the party would never compromise its stance on tobacco trade or other intoxicating substances with money.
The money given by Jitendra is intact with the party, he said while warning Jitendra Bihari and Khumak Kuki that they should accept whatever punishment awarded to them in case of their failure to give in to the party by December 30. The spokesperson also appealed to all the transporters to avoid importing tobacco products and other intoxicating substances into the State.
In case any vehicle is caught transporting such products into the State, the vehicle will be banned from operating for good and also, the owner will be punished accordingly, cautioned the CSF spokesperson.
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