Manipur Chief Minister Y. Khemchand has reiterated the state government's commitment to eliminating drug trafficking and narcotics-related crime by strengthening coordination with the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB). He said the government is continuously pursuing coordinated and stringent action with the NCB, adding that dismantling drug networks remains one of the state's top priorities.
During a high-level meeting at the State Secretariat, senior NCB officials met the Chief Minister. NCB Deputy Director General (North East Region) R. Sudhakar (IPS) and Additional Director P. K. Mishra attended the meeting. Discussions focused on intelligence sharing, cooperation with inter-state and international agencies, and the effective implementation of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985.
The meeting decided to further strengthen coordination between state and central agencies to dismantle drug trafficking networks. The government said strengthening the intelligence system and ensuring timely action are essential for the success of the anti-drug campaign.
Officials also discussed effective enforcement of the NDPS Act, 1985. The Chief Minister directed that all cases under the law be handled expeditiously and that offenders face strict legal action. The government said effective law enforcement is necessary to control the drug menace.
Separately, the Chief Minister reviewed the NDB Package IX Manipur Water Supply Project as part of the state's development initiatives. The review meeting was attended by the Secretary and Chief Engineer of the Public Health Engineering Department (PHED), Deputy Chief Minister L. Dikho, and MLA L. Susindro Meitei.
The project is being implemented under the Central Government's "Har Ghar Jal" initiative to provide safe drinking water in rural areas. It aims to ensure tap water connectivity to every household and strengthen rural water infrastructure.
The government said improved access to clean drinking water is expected to enhance public health in rural areas, reduce water-borne diseases, improve living standards, and expand the availability of basic services.
