Security Tightened Along Assam-Manipur Border Ahead Of Second Phase Of Elections To Outer Manipur Lok Sabha Seat
Amid security measures tightening up along the Assam-Manipur border ahead of the second phase of elections to the Outer Manipur Lok Sabha seat, the Static Surveillance Team (SST-C) seized liquor worth Rs 12,942 at Jiribam district headquarters bordering Assam on the west.
Lok Sabha Elections: Restriction On Sale Of Liquor, Other Substances To Be Implemented On Polling Days
An alleged liquor smuggler was arrested in this regard, officials said on April 22. Based on intelligence input that a consignment of liquor from Silchar, Assam has been smuggled to Jiribam, Manipur, the personnel of the Static Surveillance Team (SST-C) conducted an operation at the Foreigner Check Post Gate, Jiribam on April 21.
An alleged smuggler later identified as Khuma Hmar (46) was arrested along with six bottles of Blenders Pride (whiskey 750 ml), 16 bottles of Royal Stag (whiskey 750 ml), 24 bottles of Old Monk (rum 180 ml) and three Kingfisher Can Beer (500 ml).
The seizure came at a time when Manipur will have dry days on polling days and the counting day of the Lok Sabha elections.
Liquor sales will be banned from 4 pm on April 24 until 4 pm on April 26. This restriction on the sale of liquor and other substances shall also be implemented on the day of counting, June 4.
