Guwahati, July 12 -- The Assam government on Sunday launched its first statewide scientific drug disposal programme, with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurating the state's first dedicated narcotics incinerator to destroy seized drugs worth Rs 472.51 crore over the next 10 days.

The incinerator, installed at Doulasal in Nalbari district and provided by the Union Home Ministry, will be used to scientifically dispose of seized narcotics across the state.

Addressing reporters on the sidelines of the programme, Sarma said the consignment includes around 60 kg of heroin, 38,000 kg of ganja valued at nearly Rs 190 crore, besides methamphetamine, Yaba tablets, cocaine, morphine, cough syrup bottles, poppy straw and other narcotic subs...