AMSU destroys large quantity of soft drinks

AMSU destroys large quantity of soft drinks

IMPHAL, Sep 7 : After the manufacturing dates of soft drinks were found tampered by some retailers, All Manipur Students’ Union (AMSU) destroyed large quantities of Sprite and Coca Cola this afternoon at its HQs located at DM College campus.

Alteration of manufacturing dates of the popular soft drinks came to light after the student body conducted a drive on August 29 following complaints from some of the consumers.

Commenting on the incident, AMSU secretary general Manjit Sarangthem said, “BSR Enterprises located at MG Avenue was found to have altered the manufacturing dates of the soft drinks. After they were asked to clarify the matter, only one Bedajit among the three owners of the enterprise (Bedajit, Sunil and Rajendra) came forward to give his statement.”

Stating that the State authorities concerned including the Food Safety Authority have failed to perform their duties, he expressed suspicion that there is an unholy nexus between some businessmen and the State authorities concerned.

General Secretary of North East Students’ Organisation (NESO) Prakash Soraisam said that norms and regulations provided under the Food Safety and Standard Authority of India (FSSAI) are being violated by the retailers of certain soft drinks in the State. These acts have raised a serious question about the illegal activities being carried out deliberately by the retailers.

Till today, the supplier of BSR enterprises is on the run and have failed to clarify the matter. Individual(s) involved in this illegal activity should clarify within September 15 to the public and also to the student body or else all kinds of soft drink will be banned in the State.