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Crime
Assam CM Crushes ₹472-cr Drugs
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 13 Jul 2026, 09:33 PM
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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has taken a strong stance against drug cartels by driving a road roller over seized drugs worth ₹472 crore. This move is part of the state's efforts to curb the drug menace.
In a bold move, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma was seen driving a road roller over a large cache of seized drugs. The drugs, valued at ₹472 crore, were crushed as part of the state's ongoing efforts to combat the drug menace. This symbolic act is meant to send a strong message to drug cartels operating in the state. The Chief Minister has vowed to take tougher action against those involved in the illicit drug trade. The state government has been cracking down on drug peddlers and smugglers in recent months, with several high-profile arrests and seizures reported.