A high-level meeting in Meghalaya, attended by the Deputy Chief Minister, National Human Rights Commission Special Monitor, and Minister in charge of Social Welfare, marked a significant step in combating drug trafficking. Lyngdoh attended a crucial meeting with NHRC Special Monitor Rakesh Asthana, who is currently on a three-day visit to Meghalaya to assess drug trafficking. The NHRC Special Monitor was briefed on state government initiatives, with a particular focus on the Dream Project, a community-based initiative involving educational institutions and faith-based organizations. Meghalaya’s strategic vulnerability, situated near the Golden Triangle in Myanmar, poses a significant threat to the country’s global drug supply. Further discussions are scheduled tomorrow. The meeting, attended by Home Police Department officials, proposed the establishment of a dedicated NCB sub-zonal office in Shillong, urging the NHRC to intervene and strengthen enforcement.
He also brought up the subject of a plan for the purchase of car scanners that is still pending and supported by the Central government. According to Lyngdoh, the NHRC’s Special Monitor promised to intervene on behalf of the state, which had originally asked for two of these scanners. The DGP is in charge of investigating the incident, and these scanners are meant to be used at two important entry points in the Ri Bhoi area. Regarding the law, Lyngdoh emphasized the necessity of fortifying the PIT-NDPS Act’s provisions. It is anticipated that the July 8 follow-up talks will produce tangible measures to bolster Meghalaya’s anti-drug initiatives.
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