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Tripura CM Manik Saha revealed staggering drug seizure stats under Nasha Mukt mission since 2018. The state destroyed 8.69 crore ganja plants while attaching traffickers' ₹7cr assets. New de-addiction centers will open in all districts with ₹20cr allocated per facility. Police-community partnerships and alternative farming initiatives aim to curb drug supply chains permanently.

Key Points: Tripura CM Manik Saha Details Nasha Mukt Mission Success Against Drugs

  • 5,800 arrests & ₹800cr drug seizures since 2018 Nasha Mukt launch
  • 15-day Drug Free India campaign led by central govt
  • ₹198cr sanctioned for Sepahijala de-addiction center
  • Alternative livelihood programs for cannabis farmers
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Adopted comprehensive strategies to eliminate drug menace, says Tripura CM

Tripura seizes ₹800cr drugs, destroys 8.6cr ganja plants & launches de-addiction centers as part of Nasha Mukt Bharat campaign

"Tripura Police strengthened intelligence & involved citizens to eradicate drugs - CM Manik Saha"

Agartala, June 26

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said on Thursday that the state government has taken a comprehensive approach to eradicate the drug menace from the state.

In his message on the occasion of 'International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking', the Chief Minister said that ever since the adoption of the 'Nasha Mukt Tripura' mission in 2018, a total of 3,307 cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act 1985 had been registered.

During the past seven years, 5,800 offenders were arrested along with seizure of more than 3.06 lakhs kg dry ganja (marijuana), 13.40 lakhs of codeine based cough syrup bottles, 99.41 lakhs habit-forming tablets, more than 48 kg of heroin, CM Saha said.

He said that, in addition, more than 8.69 crores of ganja seedlings/plants were destroyed. Properties, including vehicles of drug traffickers worth Rs 7 crore, have also been attached to deprive the drug criminals of enjoying the proceeds of crime.

As a part of the 'Nasha Mukt Tripura' campaign, state Police in coordination with other central agencies actively enforce anti-narcotic laws, the Chief Minister said.

The Union Government has also launched a 15-day "Drug Free India" and "Nasha Mukt Bharat Pakhwada" from June 12 to June 26.

CM Saha, who also holds the state Health and Family Welfare and Home portfolios, said that in the fight against illicit drug trade, Tripura Police have strengthened its intelligence network, law enforcement mechanism and involved citizens, students and civil society for a comprehensive approach to eradicate the drug menace from the state.

He said that the state government has undertaken alternative sources of livelihood programmes in the areas where cannabis (ganja) cultivation is rampant. Forest, agriculture, horticulture and animal resources development departments have been involved to wean away people involved in illegal ganja cultivation towards a normal livelihood, the Chief Minister said.

While addressing an event against drug abuse on Wednesday, the Chief Minister said that the Union Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Ministry has already sanctioned Rs 198 crore for setting up a special drug de-addiction centre at the state's Sepahijala district in Bishramganj.

The state government has already decided to set up drug de-addiction centres in all eight districts of the state, and Rs 20 crore would be spent on each centre.

Tripura Director General of Police, Anurag, while addressing the event, said that last year, various drugs, including highly addictive methamphetamine tablets and ganja (marijuana) worth Rs 800 crore, were seized and destroyed in Tripura.

He said that various drugs worth Rs 102 crore were seized during the first six months of the current year, against Rs 135 crore last year.

- IANS

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Rahul K.
Good initiative by Tripura government! The numbers are impressive but I hope they focus equally on rehabilitation. Just arresting people won't solve the problem long-term. The de-addiction centers are a step in the right direction 👍
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Priya M.
As someone from Northeast India, I know how drugs destroy families. The alternative livelihood programs for ganja cultivators are crucial - you can't just take away their income source without providing options. Hope other NE states learn from Tripura's approach.
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Arjun S.
Rs 800 crore worth drugs seized last year?! That's shocking! Shows how big this problem is. Border states like Tripura need extra support from central agencies to stop cross-border drug trafficking. Our youth are becoming victims 😔
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Sunita T.
While the efforts are commendable, I wonder how much of this is just for show before elections? We need sustained action, not just during 'pakhwadas'. Also, why no mention of political-criminal nexus in drug trade? That's the elephant in the room!
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Vikram J.
The numbers are staggering - 3.06 lakh kg ganja, 48kg heroin! But what about demand reduction? Schools and colleges need more awareness programs. As a parent, I'm worried about peer pressure on teenagers to try drugs. Prevention is better than cure!
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Neha P.
Appreciate the holistic approach - law enforcement + rehabilitation + alternative livelihoods. But implementation is key. Hope the de-addiction centers have proper staff and facilities. Many such centers in other states exist only on paper.

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