ROING, NOV 5:

A week-long intensified enforcement drive under the COTPA Act 2003 culminated in a series of surprise raids across strategic locations in Roing town, including Koronu, Abali, Balek, Harupahar, Bomjir, and Dambuk areas.

The Flying Squad team, led by Magistrate Sylvia Koyu, conducted the raids, seizing huge quantities of tobacco products from shops near educational institutions and those without pictorial warnings.

The seized products were later disposed of under the supervision of the Magistrate, and defaulters were imposed fines under relevant sections of the COTPA Act.

The raid was supported by Dr Nangkong Yirang, DPO (NTCP), Nini Pasing, Inspector (Tax & Excise), Edison Litin, VP (Education), police personnel and DTCC staff from the Healthdepartment.

During the operation, awareness about the harmful effects of tobacco products and the COTPA Act, 2003 was imparted to shop owners. Public notices and IEC materials were also distributed to educate the public.

The first day of the raid was accompanied by BomyirDirchiand Happy Sonam, TDO (T&C).

The enforcement drive aims to curb the sale of tobacco products near educational institutions and ensure compliance with the COTPA Act. (DIPR)