Mizoram

In Mizoram’s Aizawl, police seized 374 grams of heroin, which is estimated to be valued at Rs 1.87 crore in the International market, on September 17. The police also arrested a 43-year-old woman and seized the drugs from her possession. Reportedly, the drugs were packed in 29 soap cases. The accused has been identified as Rohlupuii, a resident of Aizawl. Further details are awaited.

The African Swine Fever (ASF) has expanded to wild animals in Mizoram, and vaccination is the only way to stop the lethal swine disease from spreading. The state government has chosen to write to the Centre and request that vaccinations against viral sickness be imported from Vietnam. The National Institute of High-Security Animal Diseases in Bhopal confirmed that the wild boars died of ASF.

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.

In Mizoram's Kolasib district, the Border Security Force have detained two drugs peddlers including Mynamar national with Rs 6.52 crore of contraband drugs on February 11. The accused has been identified as Samir Dev (49), and Solomon (36). The BSF seized 1,30,492 Yaba tablets weighing about 12.8 kg. On the specific input by BSF, 38 battalions of BSF and Excise and Narcotics department arrested two people in a joint operation. 

In 24 hours, Mizoram registered 2,064 new COVID-19 cases, taking the tally of active cases to 13,721. As per the sources, the positivity rate in the state stands at 27.32%, while 591 deaths have been reported so far. Notably, 1,67,725 COVID cases have been reported in the Mizoram state in total, confirmed the health department. Meanwhile, over 163.84 crore vaccine doses have been administered in the country till the date.