Heightening the state’s battle on illicit brews, Manipur Chief Minister flagged off a fleet of five advanced vehicles for Excise operations in Imphal today, advocating relentless vigilance over liquor sales and consumption.
Tailored for intensive patrols, these additions are set to revolutionize detection and deterrence of illegal distillation and distribution networks pervasive in hilly terrains.
The CM, addressing the press, portrayed the move as foundational to smashing illicit syndicates and invigorating frontline policing. It signifies a leap in mobility and strategic outreach for the department.
Since the nuanced prohibition lift on December 6, 2023, emphasis has been on sanitized IMFL supply. Continuous ground vigilance safeguards the policy’s integrity against potential loopholes.
Operational enhancements include rapid response mechanisms, optimized inspection protocols, and fortified linkages between districts, curbing evasion effectively.
The ceremony drew legislators and senior officials. Parallelly, educational milestones were marked with inaugurations of a PM-backed residential school and Moirangpurel’s new science-arts facility in Imphal East.
Concluding proceedings, discussions ensued with NPO chief Peter Kuba’s team at the secretariat, paving ways for collaborative resolutions.