The Mizoram government is intensifying its actions to combat the rising drug problem and dismantle trafficking networks in the border state. A recent State-Level NCORD meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Khilli Ram Meena focused on reviewing progress and gaps in enforcement and coordination. Key agencies like the Narcotics Control Bureau, Assam Rifles, and Border Security Force were actively involved in the discussions.
The meeting also addressed the Standard Operating Procedure for identifying and declaring drug-free villages in Mizoram, emphasizing grassroots-level intervention. Participants discussed aligning state strategies with national priorities in the fight against narcotics, based on the 15 action points issued during a previous Apex-Level NCORD meeting in New Delhi. Union Home Minister Amit Shah had chaired this meeting to assess the country’s efforts in combating drug trafficking.
Mizoram’s vulnerability due to its geographical location, sharing borders with Myanmar and Bangladesh, makes it a target for cross-border smuggling. The state’s proximity to Myanmar’s Chin State, known for trafficking narcotics and other contraband, poses significant challenges. Methamphetamine tablets, commonly known as Yaba or “party tablets,” are among the frequently trafficked substances, presenting a serious threat due to their addictive and harmful nature.
