Manipur’s fight against illegal liquor received a major impetus as Chief Minister N. Biren Singh commissioned five new patrol vehicles for the Excise Department on Monday, calling for iron-fist measures on unauthorized alcohol activities.
The initiative targets bolstering real-time monitoring statewide, especially after selective prohibition easing. These vehicles equip teams to disrupt smuggling rings and enforce compliance more aggressively.
In his media briefing, the CM stressed the vehicles’ role in eradicating black-market liquor and amplifying on-site enforcement. He hailed it as an essential upgrade for agility and effectiveness in operations.
Contextually, since December 2023’s policy shift, pure IMFL has been made available through controlled channels. Strict oversight is vital to uphold the reform’s objectives without deviations.
Field teams stand to gain immensely: quicker deployments, thorough audits, and streamlined communication across units will minimize evasion tactics by offenders.
Notable attendees included MLAs and Excise brass. Subsequently, the CM dedicated a model school under the national development program and a fresh academic block at Imphal East’s Moirangpurel school.
The evening featured a meeting with Naga People’s Organization delegates headed by Peter Kuba, focusing on dialogue for regional harmony.