TAWANG, 6 Mar: The Tawang district administration and law enforcement authorities reaffirmed their commitment to keep Tawang a drug-free district during a monthly district-level Narcotic Coordination Committee (NCORD) meeting held at the DC’s conference hall here on Thursday.
The meeting also encouraged the public to report any drug-related activities in the district to the police.
Presiding over the meeting, Deputy Commissioner Kanki Darang said that NDPS-related crime rate remains low in Tawang district. He further informed that the law enforcement authority cracked down a drug supply chain during a drug-related case in 2024.
Stressing the importance of family support, the DC urged parents to be more open-minded about seeking help for their children under the influence of drugs. He encouraged a change in societal perception towards drug-affected individuals, focusing on rehabilitation and love, rather than stigma.
During the open house discussion, members from paramilitary forces and intelligence agencies provided their inputs and suggestions to further combat the drug menace.
The meeting reviewed initiatives such as NIDAAN, a system to track drug peddlers and habitual offenders, district crime records, and intensified police patrolling, which have contributed to a decline in drug-related cases in the district.
Tawang DSP Tasso Kato also spoke on the occasion.
The 67 Bn SSB commandant, representatives of 38 Bn SSB, Tawang DAO Toli Bam, DDSE Hridar Phuntsok, among others, attended the meeting. (DIPRO)
