Assam: Maya Bazaar emerges as a drug abuse hub among youths working for illegal coal mines
Maya Bazaar, a hotspot for drug abuse in the Northeastern Coalfields, sees youths involved in illegal coal trade consuming drugs. A man was recently apprehended by the police in possession of suspected drugs.
Mithun Baruah
- Dec 06, 2023,
- Updated Dec 06, 2023, 1:35 PM IST
Maya Bazaar, situated at Tirap Colliery of Northeastern Coalfields (NEC) Coal India Ltd (CIL) Margherita, has become a focal point for drug abuse.
Numerous young people, often carrying illegal coal weighing over 1 quintal, have been found indulging in drug use.
On December 6, a joint operation by IndiaToday NE and Ledo police outpost resulted in the apprehension of a man involved in drug abuse in the Maya Bazaar area.
The man has been identified as Santosh Mukherjee, son of the late Subhash Mukherjee and a resident of Muliabari, Digboi in Tinsukia District.
A syringe, a mobile phone, and suspected drugs were seized from Mukherjee's possession. Mukherjee has been taken into custody by Ledo police, as per sources.
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