No mercy for drug cartels: HM Shah on busting of international racket in northeast
An international drug racket was busted by the Narcotics Control Bureau in Guwahati and Imphal, said Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday, saying that there was no mercy for drug cartels
- GUWAHATI — An international drug racket was busted by the Narcotics Control
Bureau in Guwahati and Imphal, said Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday,
saying that there was no mercy for drug cartels.
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- In the operation, narcotics worth Rs 88 crore were seized,
and four persons were arrested.
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- HM Shah wrote on his X handle, “No mercy for drug cartels.
Accelerating the Modi govt's march to build a drug-free Bharat, a massive
consignment of methamphetamine tablets worth ₹88 crore is seized, and 4 members
of the international drug cartel are arrested in Imphal and Guwahati zones.”
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- Hailing the efforts of the Narcotics Control Bureau, he also
mentioned, “The drug haul is a testament to the stellar performance of the
bottom-to-top and top-to-bottom approach to investigation. Our hunt for drugs
continues. Heartfelt congratulations to team NCB.”
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- The Home Minister on Saturday inaugurated the Lachit
Barphukan Police Academy in Degaon in Assam, marking a significant step towards
enhancing law enforcement infrastructure in the northeastern region.
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- The academy, named after the legendary Ahom general Lachit
Barphukan, aims to provide comprehensive training to police personnel while
promoting the rich history and valor of Assam’s iconic warrior.
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- During the inauguration ceremony, Amit Shah praised the
legacy of Lachit Barphukan, highlighting his remarkable leadership in the
Battle of Saraighat against the Mughal forces in 1671.
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- HM Shah emphasized that the academy’s name symbolizes
courage, dedication, and the spirit of selfless service. Addressing the
gathering, he remarked, “Lachit Barphukan’s bravery is a source of inspiration
for all Indians. By dedicating this police academy to his name, we are ensuring
that future generations of police personnel imbibe his values of patriotism and
integrity.”
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- The newly established Lachit Barphukan Police Academy is
equipped with modern facilities to support advanced police training programmes.
