Shillong: Northeast India faces a surge in drug trafficking. Government adviser Paul Lyngdoh says the problem stems from geopolitical shifts abroad. The region sits too close to the Golden Triangle. That proximity leaves local communities exposed to a growing menace.
Lyngdoh spoke at a workshop in Shillong on July 28. He noted that China cracked down on narcotics trade. Traffickers moved their business into Myanmar. Pressure in Afghanistan further pushed the drug trade toward India. The region must now face this reality together. Lyngdoh told the crowd, "Societies are often tested by circumstances beyond their control, but the response to those challenges determines their future."
St Anthony’s College hosted the event. It brought together the Clinical Psychology Society of India and the DREAM Mission. Attendees included Jamuna Rajeswaran, Francis Kharshiing, Mythili Hazarika, and Arcadius Puwein. Participants discussed addiction, counseling, and community care.
The government cannot solve this alone. Families and schools must step up. Professional help remains a high priority. Stakeholders must combine empathy with clear action to protect the youth from substance abuse. Real change starts with committed individuals.
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