Pioneer News Service
Dumka
Taking a decisive stance against the rising threat of substance abuse and illegal narcotics trade, Dumka Deputy Commissioner Abhijit Sinha chaired a comprehensive review meeting of the District NCORD (National Narcotics Coordination Portal) committee on Thursday. The executive gathering assessed the district’s prevailing drug landscape, examined systemic challenges, and outlined a robust enforcement strategy aimed at completely dismantling illicit networks across the region.
Underlining the importance of reducing local demand, the Deputy Commissioner directed officials to establish a rigorous framework for routine monitoring and inter-departmental synergy. He instructed law enforcement and administrative agencies to share ground-level intelligence seamlessly, ensuring that action against narcotics peddling is swift, well-coordinated, and impactful.
To strike at the root of the supply chain, Sinha ordered a targeted crackdown on key operatives, directing officers to map out the entire supply chain—from origin points and middlemen to localized distribution channels. Circle Officers and Station House Officers were specifically tasked with enhancing human intelligence networks in their jurisdictions to systematically detect and eradicate illegal opium farming.
Protecting educational environments emerged as a cornerstone of the newly outlined strategy. The district administration mandated the strict enforcement of a 500-meter ‘Drug-Free Zone’ around all schools and colleges, backed by school-level awareness campaigns, voluntary medical screenings, and dedicated rehabilitation referral systems for affected students. Simultaneously, local authorities will conduct aggressive search operations across public hotspots, including hotels, eateries, and commercial markets, to deter public consumption and illicit trading.
Addressing security within correctional facilities, the Jail Superintendent was instructed to implement heightened surveillance over inmates to prevent any clandestine narcotics networks from operating behind bars. The high-level meeting saw the participation of the District Education Officer, District Superintendent of Education, District Transport Officer, District Public Relations Officer, Jail Superintendent, and other key administrative stakeholders.
