Informing this after a state level meeting of the Drug Reduction Elimination & Action Mission (DREAM) on Thursday, Minister in-charge Social Welfare Paul Lyngdoh announced the government’s decision to install vehicle scanning machines at Ri Bhoi and East Jaintia Hills districts, which are two entry points to the state of Meghalaya within the next six months.
The Hynniewtrep Youth Council (HYC) on Thursday decided to issue a 30-day ultimatum to the state government regarding a set of seven demands. Among these demands is the establishment of a dedicated Anti-Narcotic Task Force (ANTF) police unit to address drug trafficking in the region.
Meghalaya government has decided to intensify its efforts to combat the menace of drug trafficking by have a dedicated Anti-Narcotic Task Force (ANTF).
Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) leader Surendra Kumar Jain has stirred a controversy by accusing churches of drug trafficking, igniting backlash from Christian communities across Assam.
Social Welfare Minister Paul Lyngdoh on Thursday said the government is doing a lot to combat the growing drug menace in the State, informing that it has a lot of leads on the hideouts of major characters involved in the drug trafficking business and the supply chain.
In a major crackdown against drug trafficking, the East Agartala police in collaboration with the College Tilla police outpost successfully seized marijuana (Ganja) worth Rs. 75 lakhs, which was being taken to Meghalaya.
In a major crackdown against illicit drug trafficking, Cachar police have seized 572 grams of heroin worth Rs 3 crore from ISBT Silchar in Assam on Thursday
The Meghalaya police, in their continuous efforts to combat the drug menace, revealed critical insights into drug abuse and trafficking during the DREAM program at the U Soso Tham auditorium on Tuesday. Director General of Meghalaya Police, LR Bishnoi, highlighted the alarming situation, emphasizing the state's sensitivity due to its proximity to the notorious Golden Triangle.
