BSF foils sugar smuggling bid in Meghalaya

Shillong: Troops of the 172 Battalion BSF Meghalaya on Tuesday intercepted a vehicle loaded with a huge quantity of sugar meant for smuggling into Bangladesh. They also apprehended two Indian nationals near Kuliang border area under East Jaintia Hills, BSF officials said on Wednesday. “Based on specific information, BSF troops identified and intercepted a vehicle loaded with 13,000 kgs of sugar. The vehicle was coming from Kalain under the Cachar district of Assam and heading towards Kuliang border area. Upon questioning, the driver and co-driver failed to produce any valid documents pertaining to the consignment of sugar,” a spokesperson at the BSF Meghalaya Frontier Headquarters in Shillong said on Wednesday.

BSF fires on Pak drone in Samba, it retreats

BSF troops shot down a Pakistani drone near the international border in J&Ks Samba. A search operation is ongoing to find dropped weapons and drugs by Pakistani agencies, posing a challenge for security forces.

Eating this much sugar daily is safe as per ICMR

ICMR and NIN report emphasize health risks of excess sugar consumption, urge for reduced intake, and highlight the importance of checking sugar adulteration at home. FSSAI ensures food safety standards in India.