Shillong: Rising drug seizures in Meghalaya are not a sign of failure. They signal a focused government crackdown. Paul Lyngdoh, former Tourism Minister and Adviser to the Social Welfare department, says the uptick in raids and arrests proves enforcement agencies are effectively hitting the drug trade. Authorities refuse to back down.
Lyngdoh argues that the state now works with civil society groups to root out the drug menace. This requires sustained pressure rather than isolated operations. The Social Welfare department is hitting schools for the first time to warn young people away from substance abuse. Education is the key.
Lyngdoh stated, "The government had demonstrated its determination to tackle the problem by involving different stakeholders and expanding efforts to address drug abuse across the state." The strategy combines hard enforcement with community outreach. Officials insist that cooperation remains the most effective tool to clear the streets of illicit substances.
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