Assam: Maya Bazaar emerges as a drug abuse hub among youths working for illegal coal mines

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.

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Assam: Maya Bazaar emerges as a drug abuse hub among youths working for illegal coal minesMaya Bazaar: New Epicentre for Drug Abuse

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.

Edited By: Puja Mahanta
Published On: Dec 06, 2023
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