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Assam Rifles Recovers 6,120 kg Areca Nuts From Mizoram's Champai
In Mizoram's Champhai, the Assam Rifles recovered 6,120 kg areca nuts worth Rs 26.19 lakh on March 5. The smuggling of areca nuts in Mizoram is a major concern, especially along the India-Myanmar border. "The operation was carried out by a team of 8 Assam Rifles and 11 Assam Rifles on specific information," said Assam Rifles. However, the customs department has seized the contraband items and further investigation is underway.
Tags: Mizoram, Assam Rifles, Areca nuts, Myanmar, Champhai
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Assam Rifles Recovers Rs 3 Crore Heroin From Mizoram's Champai
In Mizoram's Champhai district, the Serchhip Battalion of Assam Rifles on February 9, has seized 751.2 grams of heroin. According to an official statement by Assam Rifles, the heroin was recovered from Venglai village in Champhai district, the recovered heroin is worth Rs 3 crore. During the search operation done by Assam Rifles, the drugs were recovered by the battalion. Moreover, further details are awaited.
Tags: Assam Rifles, Heroin, Mizoram, Champhai, Battalion
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Earthquake Of Magnitude 4.2 Jolts Mizoram's Champhai
In Mizoram's Champhai, an earthquake measuring magnitude of 4.2 on the Richter scale struck on December 17 at 1:43 AM, according to the National Center for Seismology (NSC). The quake occurred at a depth of 60 km from the surface. It was located 56 km Southeast of Champhai, reported ANI. However, there are no reports of death and damage to property so far.
Tags: Earthquake, Champhai, Richter Scale, Mizoram, NSC
Courtesy: ANI
