Mizoram’s proximity to Golden Triangle led to frequent inflow of drugs: CM

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Wednesday said that the state’s close proximity to the Golden triangle, which is well known for drug trafficking,  has caused frequent smuggling of drugs from the South-east Asian countries. The Chief Minister was addressing a state level and Aizawl district level programme on Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan (Drugs Free India Campaign) at Aizawl lammual.More than 600 students from various schools and colleges took part at the rally under the banner fight against drugs, in which the Lalduhoma participated.  Addressing the gathering at Lammual, the Chief Minister said that drugs must be eradicated completely as it does not bring any good to the society.

He said that Mizoram lies in close proximity to the Golden Triangle,  one of largest opium -producing areas of the world and famous for drug trafficking.”As Mizoram lies in close proximity to the Golden triangle, this geographical location has led to frequent inflow of drugs into the state,” he said. Lalduhoma urged  the communities to be vigilant and united in their fight against drug abuse to ensure that the Mizo society remains protected from such harmful influences. He encouraged young people to abstain from drugs and warned that even occasional use of them is the first step towards addiction.

Lalduhoma also urged those already trapped in addiction to courageously step away and rebuild their lives.The Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan is currently being implemented in 372 districts across the country, including all the 11 districts in Mizoram. The campaign focuses primarily on creating awareness about the harmful effects of drug use and preventing first-time users from starting. The rally in Aizawl was organised as part of the 5th anniversary of the campaign.