A total of 200 raw pork samples (Aizawl=100, Imphal=100) were subjected for Total Viable Count (TVC), Coliform Count (CC) and Faecal Streptococcal Count (FSC). The overall mean TVC was recorded as ± log10cfu/g. However, the mean TVC were reported as ± and ± log10cfu/g from Aizawl and Imphal, respectively with significant variation between Aizawl . | Bacteriological quality of raw pork sold in retailed butcher shops of Aizawl and imphal