Assam CM attends 'seized drugs disposal' programme in Golaghat
During the drug disposal programme, 802 gm heroin, 1205 kg ganja, 3 kg opium, and 20,6906 tablets were destroyed, police sources informed.
By Avik Chakraborty
DIBRUGARH:
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, on July 17, attended a 'seized drug disposal' event organised by the Assam Police in Golaghat.
During the drug disposal programme, 802 gm heroin, 1205 kg ganja, 3 kg opium, and 20,6906 tablets were destroyed, police sources informed.
Sarma stated that the Assam government is committed to creating a drug-free Assam and complete operational freedom has been given to Assam police in this regard.
“If we want to make Assam a prosperous state, we have to strive towards making the state drug-free. Earlier the state was a transit route for drug peddling, and thereafter it has emerged as a point for drug business,” the CM said.
The Assam Police in its operation against drugs has seized drugs worth Rs 170 crore in the last two months, Sarma informed while highlighting the surging trade of contraband items in Assam.
ALSO READ: HUMAN TRAFFICKING: 9 Assam girls rescued from Kerala; 2 accused nabbed
TNT-The Northeast Today is now on WhatsApp: CLICK HERE to receive more updates on your phone.
