Wokha, May 16 (MExN): The Kyong Region Authorities of the NSCN (IM) has informed all concerned citizens of Kyong that the inflow of drugs in to Wokha is going on at an “alarming rate” and needs “immediate intervention” from all concerned organizations especially the Security Agencies, NGOs and the Churches.
“The menace of Drugs and its ill effects on our present day Society is manifesting itself in the form of increased crime rates, theft, prostitution, broken families and premature deaths,” a press release from the Region’s Secretary P. Renthungo Odyuo stated while informing that it apprehended 3 women at Vankhosung area on May 13 for possession of around 6000 capsules of Spasmo Proxyvon. The seized contraband was later destroyed in the presence of LSU officials, Orchid Colony youth leaders, elders and GPRN officials on May 15.
While taking a stern stance on the issue, the CAO Caretaker on behalf of the Kyong Regional authority of the GPRN also appealed to all the smugglers and peddlers under Kyong Region to “immediately desist from their illegal activities for the betterment of the society and for Lotha future.”
“Failure to take heed of this appeal shall be dealt with the severest of punishment without any reservation,” the Kyong Regional authority of the NSCN (IM) warned and in this regard, sought the support and cooperation from all.
