Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma bulldozes liquor bottles, burns drugs, says 'It is my national duty to stop drug trade'

Guwahati | Sunday | 18th July, 2021

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During this Sarma said that I know that narcotics are being sent from Assam to other areas of India.

It is my national duty to end its supply line and stop its production.

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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma bulldozes narcotics during a program on `Seized Drugs Disposal` in Nagaon on Sunday.

During this Sarma said that I know that narcotics are being sent from Assam to other areas of India.

It is my national duty to end its supply line and stop its production.

#WATCH | Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma drives a bulldozer during a programme on `Seized Drugs Disposal` in Nagaon.

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— ANI (@ANI) July 18, 2021

Earlier on Saturday, as part of the Assam government`s campaign against drugs and to make the state drug-free, seized drugs worth Rs 170 crore were burnt in public functions in four districts of the state.

The Chief Minister said that the State Government has adopted a policy of zero-tolerance against drug menace and illegal drug trade.

Talking to the media, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that the state government has adopted a policy of zero-tolerance against drug menace and illegal drug trade.

Sarma also holds the Home portfolio.