A huge quantity of Indian Manufactured Foreign Liquor (IMFL) and other banned substances were seized and destroyed on February 5 at Kisama Naga Heritage village in the presence of SDO Civil Jakhama, Ruopfukuotuo Noudi (NCS), and hosts of village elders.
The seized and destruction ceremony was organised by Phesama and Kigwema Women Society led by SDO Civil Jakhama, Ruopfukuotuo Noudi (NCS), head GB Kigwema village, Neisakuolie Mera, Southern Angami Women Organisation, president Khriesino, Phesama village chairman, Beizo M Kuotsu and Kigwema village chairman Balie Kere.
On behalf of Jakhama circle administration SDO (Civil) expressed his gratitude to the organisers for their initiatives against such unwanted social elements happening in the area and assured continued support of their good works.
Advisor Phesama Women Society, Zasibeino Tacu highlighted the stand and activities of Kigwema and Phesama against sales of IMFL and illegal activities particularly at Kisama and stated that this joint venture of students, youths and women will be a continued process in phase manner. It is also informed that the present case was endorsed to department of Tourism for necessary further action including cancellation of permit/ allotment.
President Southern Angami, Khriesino Rita reminded some past bitter memories at Naga Heritage Village and warned such occurrences in the near future while applauding the good initiatives of the two good neighboring village concerted efforts for the cause.
It may be mentioned that, Naga Heritage Village Kisama run and manage by the Tourism Department has been a management loopholes, thus, sales of banned Indian Manufactured Foreign Liquors (IMFL) within Kisama complex is frequented against the wishes of local people for so long.
