Imphal: The Kangpokpi district administration has intensified its campaign against drug trafficking and illicit poppy cultivation by adopting a comprehensive 10-point action plan aimed at strengthening enforcement, prevention and rehabilitation efforts across the district.
The strategy was finalised during a coordination meeting chaired by Deputy Commissioner and NCORD Chairperson Mahesh Chaudhari, IAS, bringing officials from the district administration, Manipur Police, Border Security Force (BSF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and other concerned departments.
The action plan focuses on coordinated efforts to curb narcotics-related activities through enhanced surveillance, community participation and inter-agency cooperation.
Under the plan, police and the Narcotics and Affairs of Border (NAB) will identify and map drug trafficking hotspots to facilitate targeted enforcement operations. Joint teams will also step up efforts to detect and destroy illegal poppy cultivation in vulnerable areas.
Recognising the role of local communities, the administration has decided to involve village authorities in preventive measures against drug abuse. Awareness campaigns will be conducted in schools, colleges and rural areas through Information, Education and Communication (IEC) programmes to educate people, particularly young individuals, about the dangers of substance abuse.
The district administration will also tighten monitoring of pharmaceutical outlets to prevent the misuse and illegal diversion of prescription medicines. At the same time, greater emphasis will be placed on strengthening treatment and rehabilitation facilities for individuals affected by drug addiction.
To address the socio-economic factors contributing to illicit cultivation, the administration plans to promote alternative livelihood opportunities by extending agricultural support to vulnerable communities.
The framework also calls for regular review meetings among all stakeholder agencies to assess progress and ensure effective implementation of anti-drug initiatives, while security forces will continue strict enforcement against drug-related offences.
Speaking during the meeting, Deputy Commissioner Mahesh Chaudhari commended the efforts of security agencies and stressed the need for sustained collaboration between law enforcement authorities and local communities to build a drug-free Kangpokpi.