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Project Brahmastra: How Assam Rifles Battles Drug Scourge in Mizoram

Assam Rifles has joined forces with WATO Trust to launch Project Brahmastra in Mizoram. The initiative uses basketball as a powerful tool to combat drug addiction among youth in the Northeast region. A record-breaking 94 teams participated in the talent hunt event, showing massive community engagement. The project represents a collaborative effort between military, sports authorities, and social organizations to address the drug crisis.

Key Points: Assam Rifles WATO Trust Project Brahmastra Mizoram Drugs

  • Project Brahmastra uses sports to wean youth from drug addiction in Northeast India
  • Record 94 basketball teams participated in talent hunt surpassing previous records
  • Mizoram Governor General VK Singh graced final match at Rajeev Gandhi stadium
  • Assam Rifles recently seized Rs 4.5 crore drug consignment in joint operation
  • Winning teams received cash prizes and deserving players got scholarships
  • Sportspersons exposed to Mizo Territorial Army Recruitment Drive opportunities
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Assam Rifles partners with WATO Trust to execute Project Brahmastra in Mizoram

Assam Rifles partners with WATO Trust for Project Brahmastra, using basketball to combat youth drug addiction in Mizoram with record participation.

"Narcotics addiction is the most potent threat to the youth of Northeast - WATO Trust"

Guwahati, October 20

Narcotics addiction is the most potent threat to the youth of Northeast. To combat drug addiction, WATO Trust, based in Pune and run by Dr Yogita Karache launched Project Bramhastra where sports is employed to wean away the youth from the scourge of drugs addiction.

Assam Rifles in collaboration with Mizoram Basketball Association (MBA) joined hands with WATO trust to execute Project Bramhastra in Mizoram, according to a press release.

The project kickstarted on October 14 with a talent hunt for sportsmen in basketball in the presence of personnel of Sports Authority of India. Ninty four teams registered for the event surpassing the earlier record of 74 teams.

During the course of matches, sportspersons were also given an extensive exposure to the "Mizo Territorial Army Recruitment Drive" scheduled in November 25.

The final match was played on October 18 at Rajeev Gandhi stadium and was graced by Mizoram Governor General VK Singh.

Cash prizes were presented to the winning and runners up teams and deserving players were felicitated with a one year scholarship.

Recently, in a major success against drug trafficking, Assam Rifles, in a joint operation with Customs Department and Government Railway Police (GRP), seized a huge consignment of illegal pharmaceutical drugs at Jirania Railway Station, West Tripura on October 16.

Acting on specific intelligence, the joint team conducted a thorough search of a cargo train stationed at the railway yard and recovered 90,000 bottles of Codeine Phosphate and Triprolidine Hydrochloride syrup, commonly misused as a narcotic substance.

The estimated value of the seized contraband is approximately Rs 4.5 crore in the illegal market. The seized items were found unclaimed and hidden alongside the cargo. The consignment has been handed over to the Customs Department for further investigation and necessary legal action.

- ANI

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Priya S
Great initiative but I hope this isn't just a one-time event. Drug addiction requires sustained efforts and proper rehabilitation programs. The scholarship is a good start though!
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Arjun K
The seizure of drugs worth 4.5 crore shows how serious the problem is. Assam Rifles is doing commendable work both in prevention and enforcement. More such projects needed across all northeastern states.
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Sarah B
As someone who has worked with youth in the Northeast, I can confirm that sports-based interventions work wonders. The combination of talent hunt and army recruitment drive is smart thinking!
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Vikram M
While I appreciate the effort, I'm concerned about the sustainability. What happens after the event? Are there follow-up programs? We need long-term solutions, not just one-off events.
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Kavya N
Basketball is so popular in Mizoram! This is the perfect way to channel youth energy positively. The record participation shows how hungry our youth are for such opportunities. More power to Project Brahmastra! 💪

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