Guwahati: The Assam Jatiyatabadi Yuva-Chatra Parishad (AJYCP), Margherita Regional Committee, on Tuesday staged a protest against the rising menace of banned drugs in the Margherita and Ledo areas of Tinsukia district. The organization demanded strict and immediate action to crush the illegal drug trade.
An AJYCP leader said the steady growth of drug trafficking despite frequent enforcement drives is alarming and questions the effectiveness of the system.
The protest took place in the form of a padayatra from Ledo College Tiniali to near the Ledo Petrol Depot. AJYCP members strongly criticised the expanding narcotics network and accused the police and civil administration of failing to eliminate it completely.
AJYCP leaders said they have repeatedly urged the government and district administration to act tough against banned drugs. However, they alleged that despite checks and surveillance, the drug trade has not only continued but has grown, creating a serious social crisis.
A senior AJYCP functionary said the drug menace is destroying society and threatening the youth. He said their only demand is to stop the “poisonous trade” at any cost and warned that the organisation will continue its movement until the administration delivers results.
Senior leaders of AJYCP Tinsukia district, including advisor Jadu Sonowal and vice-president Kanchan Bora, along with members of the Margherita Regional Committee, led the protest.
The organisation also submitted a memorandum to the Margherita Sub-Divisional Commissioner through the Officer-in-Charge of Ledo Police Outpost, seeking a zero-tolerance policy and strict legal action against drug dealers and traffickers.
AJYCP warned that if authorities fail to control the situation, the organization will intensify its agitation to protect society and secure the future of the youth.