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Lawngtlai, 7 July 2026: As part of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, the Drug Free District Campaign was held today at the BDO Conference Hall, Chawngte. The programme was attended by Lawngtlai Deputy Commissioner and Chairman of the Lawngtlai District Level Committee on Drug Free District, Shri Donny Lalruatsanga.
Welcoming the gathering, the Deputy Commissioner stated that the Drug Free District Campaign was officially launched on 10 April 2026. He informed that awareness campaigns have already been conducted in Lawngtlai RD Block and Sangau RD Block. He emphasized that achieving a drug-free district is a challenging task that requires the collective efforts of the Government, Village Councils, NGOs, churches and the public, and called upon all stakeholders to contribute wholeheartedly.
He further highlighted that the Government is implementing Operation Jericho with full commitment to combat drug abuse and trafficking, and that the initiative has already yielded significant results. Stressing that drug traffickers are among the greatest enemies of society, he urged those involved in the illegal trade to abandon such activities for the welfare of the people and the nation.
The Deputy Commissioner expressed concern over the devastating impact of drugs on the youth and society, stating that the time has come for everyone to intensify efforts to eliminate the menace. He urged every village under Chawngte RD Block to actively undertake anti-drug campaigns within their respective communities. He also announced that villages officially declared as Drug Free Villages with the recognition of the District Administration will be presented with a Certificate of Recognition and Citation on every Independence Day. He added that the fight against drugs cannot be left to the Police, Excise Department, Village Councils and NGOs alone, but requires the active participation of every citizen. He therefore appealed to the people of Chawngte to join hands in making the district drug-free.
Speaking on the occasion, Officer-in-Charge of Chawngte Police Station, Shri Jerry LD Poonte, said that the Police and Excise Department are making every possible effort to curb drug-related offences. He stated that strict legal action is being taken against drug traffickers and emphasized the importance of promptly informing the Police about any drug trafficking activities. He also appealed for greater public cooperation in the fight against drugs.
The campaign was organised by the Lawngtlai District Drug Free Committee. During the programme, Shri Lalhruaizela, SDC, delivered a PowerPoint presentation outlining the objectives, implementation strategy and overall progress of the Drug Free District Campaign. The session also featured a productive question-and-answer interaction.
The programme was chaired by Shri Lalnunpuia Renthlei, SDO (Civil)-cum-BDO, Chawngte, and was attended by representatives of Village Councils, NGOs and Churches.
