Mizoram Seizes Rs 816 Cr Drugs, Arrests 338 Since April 2025: Governor
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News18•26-01-2026, 11:45
Mizoram Seizes Rs 816 Cr Drugs, Arrests 338 Since April 2025: Governor
- •Mizoram Governor Gen (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh (Rtd) reported drug seizures worth Rs 816 crore and 338 arrests in 217 cases since April 2025.
- •Police also seized Burmese areca nuts worth Rs 17.8 crore, 42 arms, and ammunition, leading to multiple arrests.
- •Strong action against illegal liquor trade resulted in 82 cases and 99 arrests, reinforcing Mizoram's dry state status since 2019.
- •The Excise and Narcotics department seized 475 kg of drugs and arrested 611 offenders in FY 2025-26, generating over Rs 1.69 crore in revenue.
- •The state launched the 'Bana Kaih' scheme (Phase-II) with a Rs 350 crore budget and the Mizoram Universal Health Care Scheme (MUHCS) offering Rs 5 lakh cashless treatment.
Why It Matters: Mizoram intensifies crackdown on drugs, illegal liquor, and smuggling, while advancing health and empowerment schemes.
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