The state government has adopted a zero-tolerance policy against drugs and everyone must come together in order to build a drug-free Tripura, said Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha.

Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha speaking at the state-level meeting of (Narco Co-ordination Centre) NCORD at the Civil Secretariat on Thursday said Union Home Minister Amit Shah has recently mentioned adopting a zero-tolerance policy against drugs and the state government is working with the same vision.

The Chief Minister elaborately spoke about the vision. He directed the concerned department to work cooperatively towards building a drug-free Tripura. He emphasized over usage of scanners in check posts and increasing dog squads, especially on their training. He also mentioned taking necessary action against those who have gained huge sums and property by involving in drug dealing.

Chief Secretary J. K. Sinha said, Tripura is performing well under the drug-free campaign. There will not be any kind of compromise with drugs. He urged cooperation from the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) in order to achieve the target of drug free Tripura.

He also highlighted the significant work of the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) of the state. Deputy Director General of Kolkata-based Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Northeast Monica Ashish Batra said, the central government has given its consent on opening a zonal office of NCB in the state. Initiative will be taken very soon to start the zonal office. Tripura Police DG Amitabh Ranjan discussed the role of the police administration in the drive against drugs. Secretaries and Principal Secretaries of different departments including Zonal Director of Guwahati-based NCB Sudhangshu Kumar Singh took part in the meeting.