Key Takeaways
- The Manipur government has vowed to continue its drive against drug trafficking, citing a 56% decline in poppy plantations and 18000 hectares destroyed.
- The war against drugs in Manipur is linked to the HIV and AIDS crisis, with high rates of drug abuse cases reported in Churachandpur, Kangpokpi, Imphal, and other places.
- The Manipur police have organized a bike rally to spread awareness about the evils of drugs and to emphasize the government’s commitment to eradicating drug trafficking in the state.
Imphal: Manipur government will continue its drive against drug trafficking, said Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Wednesday during the observation of International Day against drug and illicit trafficking.
A 56% decline was reported in poppy plantations after the government started a campaign against drugs, with 18000 hectares destroyed and 297 people nabbed for drug use.
Biren said so far, about 18000 hectares where poppy was planted were destroyed, and 297 people involved in drug use were nabbed. The Manipur crisis is linked with the campaign against drug he said.
He further said the government will not surrender and the drive against drugs will continue.
He further said Manipur faced a crisis related to HIV and AIDS in the 90s, and high rates of drug abuse cases were reported in Churachandpur, Kangpokpi, Imphal and other places. A police personnel also died in the campaign against drugs at Sajik Tampak, he said.
As part of the observation, Manipur police organised a bike rally, which was flagged off by the Chief Minister. The rally passed through important streets of the city and spread messages about the evils of drugs .
