Tobacco products seized near schools

ITANAGAR, May 07: The Flying Squad of District Tobacco Control Cell, ICR, conducted a surprise checking drive and raided shops near the schools of Itanagar situated near Nitivihar, Senkipark area under the provision of COTPA section 6a & 6b under the banner.

The squad team consisting of EAC, Khoda Lasa, District consultant (DTCC) and police successfully seized a huge amount of cigarettes and other tobacco products along with alcohol sold illegally from different shops situated within 100m radius area of schools.

All the shop owners violating COTPA Section 6 (a) & (b) were challaned  amounting to Rs 200/- each and were warned from further selling of any type of Tobacco products near educational institutions and were asked to abide by the laws under COTPA to help the youths in living a Tobacco Free life & towards a Tobacco Free society & Environment. 

Later, the seized items were burnt and disposed off at the Office of EAC, Itanagar.