October 15: Nagaland Police seized 581.520 litres of Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) during a search and inspection operation conducted across suspected liquor-selling locations in Medziphema and adjoining areas on October 14.According to a press release issued by the Office of the Director General of Police, Nagaland, on Thursday, the operation was launched following public complaints regarding the unabated sale and storage of liquor in Medziphema, under Chümoukedima district.Police teams carried out searches and inspections at suspected liquor-selling establishments, storage premises and sheds around Medziphema Town Junction, Jharnapani Junction and adjoining areas, including National Highway 29.The operation was part of efforts to curb the illegal sale and storage of IMFL and enforce the Nagaland Liquor Total Prohibition Act, 1989.During the operation, police seized various brands of IMFL, with the total quantity amounting to 581.520 litres. The seizures were documented through seizure memos.Two individuals suspected of involvement in liquor sales were detained during the operation and subsequently released on personal recognisance (PR) bonds. Further proceedings are being undertaken in accordance with applicable legal provisions.The police said the operation underscored the authorities’ commitment to acting on public complaints and strengthening enforcement against the illegal sale and storage of liquor.The public has been urged to cooperate with the authorities and report information regarding illegal liquor sales and storage to the appropriate law enforcement agencies.
