Lunglei, November 2026: Mizoram Excise and Narcotics (E&N) Minister Lalnghinglova Hmar visited the office of the Assistant Commissioner of Excise and Narcotics in Lunglei today.
The Minister was received by officials and staff of the Lunglei E&N office. He toured the office premises and reviewed the functioning of the department and the office with the staff. They also discussed various measures to improve its performance.
Minister Lalnghinglova Hmar said that sustained efforts by government departments, in coordination with voluntary organisations, had gradually yielded progress in the fight against drug abuse and trafficking. He noted that the seizure of heroin had increased considerably, indicating the scale of the problem. However, as drug consumption remained widespread, he stressed the need to continue the campaign with full commitment.
Referring to the recent drive launched by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs to detect drug smuggling through international borders under Operation Trident, the Minister said that the Mizoram Excise and Narcotics Department had made every effort to contribute effectively to the operation and its implementation.
He assured that the department would continue to work with full dedication in all initiatives to combat drugs.
The Minister said that the Excise Department was working in coordination with the Central Young Mizo Association (YMA) and other voluntary organisations to strengthen the anti-drug campaign. While heroin was currently less available, other intoxicating substances, including ganja, pharmaceutical drugs and other narcotic substances, were becoming increasingly common.
He pointed out that many of these substances were being brought into Mizoram from outside the state and sold on a large scale. He called for collective and intensified efforts to prevent their trafficking and sale.
Minister Lalnghinglova Hmar said the Mizoram Government was committed to strengthening the Excise and Narcotics Department and expected it to play an active role in the fight against drugs. The government had purchased more than 20 new vehicles and recruited additional personnel to enhance the department's capabilities, he said.
Emphasising that effective coordination was a key strength in tackling drug-related challenges, the Minister appealed to the YMA and other voluntary organisations to continue supporting and cooperating with the government's initiatives to combat drug abuse and trafficking.
