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Mizo Paddler Lalrin Puia wins silver at US Open after 4 years in jail

Mizo Paddler Lalrin Puia wins silver at US Open after 4 years in jail

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Mizo table tennis player Lalrin Puia Lalchhuankima has made a remarkable comeback, winning a silver medal in the hardbat doubles category at the US Open Championships in Las Vegas. The 26-year-old’s victory comes after spending four years in jail on drug charges, from which he was acquitted in 2022. Lalrin was arrested by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) at Mumbai airport in December 2017 for allegedly carrying 3.9 kg of methaqualone, a banned psychotropic substance. He maintained his innocence throughout, claiming he was framed by drug smugglers. A special court acquitted him after discrepancies in the evidence cast doubt on the case, including conflicting flight numbers and baggage ownership details. Despite losing critical years of his career, Lalrin did not give up on his passion for table tennis. While in prison, he used makeshift equipment to stay fit. Upon his release, he resumed training and joined the India Community Centre in Milpitas, California, earlier this year. Partnering with Ishaan Hingorani, Lalrin reached the finals of the US Open hardbat doubles event before settling for silver. …

Focus On Drugs Threat To Mizo Society, Don’t Pass Unwarranted Comments On Others, Says Manipur Government To Zoramthanga’s MNF

Focus On Drugs Threat To Mizo Society, Don’t Pass Unwarranted Comments On Others, Says Manipur Government To Zoramthanga’s MNF

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Mizoram has reported many cases of drug trafficking in the last one year Imphal: The Manipur government has strongly criticised the “constant meddling in the internal affairs” of the violence-hit state by the Mizo National Front (MNF), a Mizoram-based political party led by a former chief minister who was defeated in the last assembly election. The Manipur government in a statement on Thursday said the MNF has been pushing an “anti-national, pro-Myanmar refugee propaganda” and maintaining an “anti-Manipur stance.” The statement came after the MNF in a press note issued by its general secretary of outreach VL Krosehnehzova called for the resignation of Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh, who is from the ruling BJP. The Manipur government in the statement said the MNF has consistently opposed the Centre’s efforts to secure the border with Myanmar to curb illegal immigration, arms trafficking, and drug smuggling. It said these measures seek to go into the root causes of Manipur’s challenges, including illegal immigration and drug-related issues originating from Myanmar. The Manipur government reminded the public of …