Assam CM Himanta drives road roller over seized ₹472-cr drugs; vows tougher action against cartels
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has launched a 10-day drive to destroy narcotics worth ₹472 crore, intensifying the state's crackdown on drug trafficking. Calling Assam a key transit route for drugs originating from Myanmar, Sarma highlighted improved interstate coordination, intelligence sharing, and tougher enforcement to dismantle drug cartels.