Newmai News Network
Imphal | September 22
Coordination among police, law enforcement functionaries and NGOs in curbing the problems related to drug abuse in Manipur was stressed in a “one-day sensitization programme for police and law enforcement functionaries on drug abuse prevention”.
The programme jointly organised by Regional Research Training Centre (RRTC) and Imphal West district police was held at the recreation hall of Imphal West district police headquarters on Sunday.
It aims at sensitising the police personnel of the district on the problem of drug trafficking and abuse in the state, according to RRTC officials.
Problems related to drug abuse in Manipur in the last three-four years has become a big issue, director of RRTC Imphal, Dr A Jayentakumar observed.
He said that cases of drug trafficking and drug abuse are increasing in the state. "If the police and law enforcement agencies join hands with the NGOs and civil society organisations, the problem of drug abuse may be checked in a desired level.
Dr A Jayentakumar then said that police and other law enforcement agencies have to deal with a comprehensive strategy on how to reduce drug supply while NGOs and civil organisations focus on reduction of drug demand by creating awareness.
The sensitisation programme was organised to explore a way to combat the drug menace with a joint efforts of all stakeholders, he said.
Similar programmes will be organised at other districts too, he added.
