On Anti-Drug Abuse Day Mizoram Police Burns Narcotics Worth Rs 155 Crore

by Hemanta Pande

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As part of observance of the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, Mizoram Police on Wednesday destroyed seized drugs valued at Rs 155 crore, officials said.

Aizawl, June 26: As part of observance of the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, Mizoram Police on Wednesday destroyed seized drugs valued at Rs 155 crore, officials said.

Officials said that the drugs burnt in the incinerator in Aizawl and in other districts include, heroin, ganja, Methamphetamine tablets, cough syrup, Alprazolam and opium.

These drugs, smuggled from neighbouring Myanmar, were seized in the last two years.

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According to officials, Mizoram Police seized drugs worth Rs 67 crore in the current year and arrested 265 drug peddlers and registered 195 cases under the Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985.

Addressing the function organised on the occasion, Inspector General of Police (Law and Order) Lalbiakthanga Khiangte urged Mizoram Police to continue and strengthen efforts against the drug menace and reiterated that the fight against narcotics remains a top priority.

Awareness campaigns on drug related topics have been conducted in various educational institutions across all 11 districts of Mizoram.

In addition to this, signature campaigns have also been conducted in schools and several places.

Mizoram Police has made all out efforts in the fight against drugs and significant seizures have been made during this year, the officials said.

Official sources said that the Assam Rifles, which guards the 510 km India-Myanmar unfenced border in Mizoram, also stepped up efforts against drug trafficking from across the border.

Out of 11 districts in Mizoram, most of the smuggling of drugs, explosives and other contrabands from Myanmar takes place through the Champhai District. (IANS)

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We Were Fortunate To Get Virat Kohli's Wicket On That Delivery, Says William O'Rourke

by Pabitra Mohan Senapaty

Bengaluru, Oct 18: New Zealand pacer William O'Rourke feels that he was fortunate to take Virat Kohli's dismissal on the ball which was going down the leg in the first Test against India on Thursday.

Kohli departed on a nine-ball duck as he edged the ball which was taken by Glenn Phillips at the leg gully on the second day in Bengaluru. India had an abysmal outing in the first innings under overcast conditions as they were bowled out for just 46 runs, their lowest-ever Test score at home and their third-lowest in history.

"I think just with my angle back in, having that leg gully in place was meant to bring him into play. It was obviously an attacking option for us. We were fortunate to get the wicket. I don’t think that was exactly the delivery I intended, but it worked and I got his wicket, so I’m happy about it," O'Rourke told JioCinema.

The weather conditions and moisture on the pitch supported Kiwi seamers and O'Rourke said he felt like playing at home. "Very similar to the conditions back home. I think we weren't expecting too much assistance in the morning. We were probably going to bat as well if we won the toss. So, it was nice to see the ball nipping around, and I could just run in and do my thing," the pacer said.

"I think we were excellent in the field today. A few diving chances and I think that's what we pride ourselves on. We probably haven't been as good as we wanted to be in the last few Tests. So, coming out here and putting on a show like that was really special," he added.

Playing for the first time in India, O'Rourke returned with the figures of 4-22 in his 12 overs and credited the Sri Lanka series for getting a sense of the subcontinental conditions.

"It’s my first time playing in the subcontinent so it’s obviously a little bit different from back home, but playing those first two Tests in Sri Lanka really helped prepare me to come out here and just focus on doing my own thing," he said.

After dismissing India for a dismal total, the visitors ended day two on 180 for 3, leading by 134 runs. Devon Conway was the standout for the visitors, scoring 91 runs, while Will Young contributed 33. Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, and Ravindra Jadeja bagged one scalp each but India face an uphill task to recover from their nightmare start in the series opener.

On Anti-Drug Abuse Day Mizoram Police Burns Narcotics Worth Rs 155 Crore

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