NSCN (I-M) United Sangtam Region (USR) has expressed pain over the “social menace of substance abuse and use of alcohol”, and the neglect of government officials in attending their office.
In a press release, CAO, GPRN, Likhumse Sangtam, while cautioning the region would not remain “silent” but would “start showing action in right earnest”, has imposed “total ban on selling of illicit drugs or substance in the area falling within the jurisdiction of USR, GPRN”.
USR said that no shops other than pharmacies would be allowed to open on Sunday. Further, USR said it has also “noted the irregular government officials within United Sangtam Region that have given many inconveniences to the public.”
“Most of the time officials were not found attending their official duties. Such irresponsible manner of holding official posts in government departments without least concern for the people they are expected to serve and for which they are paid for, USR will not allow this nuisance to continue,” warned USR.
United Sangtam Region further said, “This statement should be considered as a warning and anyone not obeying shall be penalized accordingly”.