Controversial drug licence cancelled: Minister

Mizoram Health Minister Lalrinliana Sailo today said that the controversial drug licence issued in the name of his "under-age" son, for which the entire opposition is gunning for his resignation, had already been cancelled.

The cancelled licence, however, could have been misused by anti-socials in the smuggling of some drugs from India to Myanmar, Sailo told a press conference here.

The officials accompanying the minister in the press meet said that the licence was issued as per the Drugs and Cosmetic Act and no law had been violated.

Opposition Mizo National Front (MNF) today again pressed for its demand for the minister's resignation saying law would never allow minors to hold drug licence.