DIMAPUR, NOV 9 (NPN): Youth Association of Nagaland (YAN) has urged the district administration and police to intensify action against drug-related activities in Dimapur, expressing concern over their impact on young people, families and society.
In a press release, the association said tackling the drug menace required sustained law enforcement, public awareness and cooperation between authorities and the public. It called for stronger anti-drug operations, identification of those involved in supplying illegal substances, and fair investigation of reported cases.
YAN said drug traffickers should face strict action, stressing the need for continuous monitoring, effective prosecution and efforts to prevent the circulation of illegal drugs.
It also said people struggling with addiction needed counselling, medical care and rehabilitation. Preventing drug abuse and supporting those affected, it maintained, must go hand in hand with action against those profiting from the illegal trade. YAN appealed to parents, educational institutions, churches, tribal organisations, civil society groups and youth organisations to participate in awareness campaigns and protect young people. It said responsibility for addressing the problem could not be left to the police and government alone.
The association said young people deserved an environment where they could study, work and contribute to society without exposure to drugs. It called for collective action and public cooperation to build a drug-free Dimapur and safer Nagaland.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026