Newmai News Network
Imphal | July 16
In the past two years in Manipur, 965 people have been arrested in Manipur by law keeping agencies in connection with drug related cases, according to Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh.
"We must fight collectively to root out the drug menace from the State," the Chief Minister said.
Singh said this at the Award distribution ceremony in connection with seizure of drugs by Manipur Police held at Banquet Hall of 1st Battalion Manipur Rifles on July 16.
He stressed the need for strengthening of 'police-public relationship' adding that regular interactive programs should be held between the police and public.
He also expressed that the government will reward employees for their good deed while they will face punishment for their bad deed.
Singh drug further expressed his concern that drug menace will have an adverse effect in the present and future generation.
"Unlike the previous regime," various civil society organizations and local clubs have started approaching his government to conduct crackdown against the illicit drug business and drug menace in different areas of the State, the Chief Minister divulged.
Mentioning some of the initiatives of the government in the last two years, Singh claimed that trust deficit between the hills and the valley has been minimized, "delivering" good governance at grassroots, maintaining a good relationship between the public and government by introducing various initiatives like Meeyamgi Numit, Hill Leaders' Day, Go to Hills, Go to Village mission etc. "The law and order situation has also been improved and normalcy has returned," he added. "Since its inception, the present government has been focusing on 'mission oriented' programmes and schemes for the welfare of the people," he added.
The objective of a government is to deliver good governance and fulfill the aspirations and wishes of the people of the State. "There should be a healthy relationship between the government and its people," he added.
Disclosing that the government has begun a survey in areas where minority communities resides, like Lilong, Mayang Imphal etc to find out the root causes of drug peddling, drug addicts, the livelihood and living conditions etc.
"Due to lack of alternative livelihood, such issue like illegal drug business and drug peddling are rampant in these areas," he added. He added that, till now, around 2500 families were identified which are economically weak and poor.
On the occasion, Biren Singh handed over the Chief Minister's Commendation Certificates and Incentive Awards to 59 Police Officers and Personnel. A short video on the activities and achievements of Manipur police on 'War against Drugs' was also played during the function.
