AR foils foreign liquor smuggling in Ukhrul

Imphal: Somsai battalion of Assam Rifles (AR) under the aegis of IGAR (S) foiled liquor smuggling from Somra near Tusom village, Ukhrul district on Thursday.

The Assam Rifles troops intercepted one Bolero pick up vehicle carrying illegal foreign liquor near Tusom village, Ukhrul. The seized liquor assessed to be worth Rs 4.38 lakh, the AR said.

The seized liquor along with apprehended smugglers and vehicles were handed over to Jessami Police station for further legal action, it added.