Kangpokpi: The District Administration Kangpokpi, led District Collector and Narco Coordination Centre) NCORD Chairman Shri Hemant Kumar, IAS, today convene a review meeting to evaluate the district’s ongoing battles against drug trafficking, cultivation and substance abuse at the conference hall of the DC office
The Chairman apprised the officials and security personnel of the measures undertaken to eradicate poppy cultivation, including the circulation of official notifications by the District Administration and Sub-Divisional authorities to village chiefs and cultivators, warning of strict action against those involved in illegal cultivation. He also stressed the need for close monitoring of fertilizer shops and directed the Police, concerned departments and SDOs to take necessary action against shopkeepers found complicit in illegal activities within a week or two. He further warned that strict action would be taken against any shopkeeper found involved in or facilitating illegal activities
The Chairman interacted with representatives of the BSF, CRPF, Assam Rifles and State Police regarding mapping and identification of poppy cultivation areas and sought suggestions to strengthen eradication efforts. He reiterated that poppy cultivation must be destroyed before the forthcoming elections and prior to flowering, stressing proactive measures in accordance with ECI directions. He also suggested to the CMO the appointment of a Drug Inspector to supervise chemical shops and directed the collection of data on CCTV installation in medicine shops, with necessary directions to ensure compliance within the month.
Superintendent of Police, Kangpokpi, Rahul Gupta, IPS, informed that mapping and identification of poppy cultivation areas had been completed. He stated that officials and citizens could report information to the concerned OC or Police Headquarters. He further informed that necessary measures for the time-bound destruction of poppy cultivation are being undertaken in coordination with the Forest Department, Central Forces and CSOs.
