In Mon the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, observed at Town Council Hall, Mon on 26th June 2026, with the theme “Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan – Viksit Bharat Ki Pechaan”.
Superintendent of Police, Mon, Kanchan Kumar Kanpal, IPS, while exhorting the gathering requested the gathering to spread awareness on drug abuse and its effects, said awareness is important to reduce the addiction in society. He added that self-awareness is a protection wall for oneself. He also urged the people to cooperate with the Police to fight against drugs, and stated that together we can eradicate the drug from our society.
Dr. Tingthong, MO, DH, Mon in his short speech said that drug abuse is a global problem affecting Mon district too. He asserted that most common substances available in the district are Opium, Ganja, Sunflower and OST from black market. All these create sever problem in the community and family by spreading chronic illness and infectious diseases. He also briefs on the functioning of OST Centre in District Hospital Mon, CHC Aboi and PHC Tizit.
Konyak Union President, Yamao Konyak and representatives from Konyak Students’ Union also delivered a short speech.
CDPO Mon, Laitak delivered the welcome address and administered the Pledge to the gathering. Special Numbers was presented by Yangman Konyak, Nagaland Collective, while an Awareness Talk was proposed by Longching, Gospel Outreach Ministry. EAC Mon, Kedoseno Rino pronounced the vote of thanks.
(M Pelih, IA Mon)
