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Historical Event on 12/10/1985

A. M. Prasad was appointed as the Narcotics Commissioner of India. He headed this office till 30-04-1987.

Other Historical Dates and Events
6/30/1999India reiterates that any talks will resume only after Pakistan's unconditional withdrawal from Kargil. Meanwhile Indian Army continues to attack the Tiger Hill area and captures two positions in close proximity to Jubar features. The Election Commission says that Lok Sabha polls will be held as per schedule.
7/14/1994Veerappan, Sandalwood smuggler, declared 'proclaimed offender'.
10/11/1996Supreme Court ruling on change of venue of Rao's trial.
12/4/1910Amar Singh Ladha Nakum, cricketer (dashing Indian all-rounder of thirties), was born at Rajkot.
1/18/1980Assam agitation turns violent; Army called in.
4/14/1948Law about Atomic Energy implemented in India.
5/12/1998Yeltsin feels let down by the Indian nuclear tests but says that Indo-Russian ties will not be hit.
6/22/1940Netaji Subhashchandra Bose established the 'Forward Block' after differences with Congress leaders.
9/23/1906Kumar (Mijjan) alias Syed Hasan Ali, film actor, was born in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. He has worked in 'Shadows of the Dead', 'Dukhiari', 'Gambler', 'Patan ni Paniari', 'Thoure of Delhi'.
3/22/1963World Bank loans India $ 67 mil. to improve its railways.