The Mizoram government is considering extending its anti-drug campaign ‘Operation Jericho’ beyond the current March deadline as authorities review the situation along the state’s border with Myanmar, officials said.
The operation was launched on September 1, 2025, as a joint initiative of the Mizoram Police, the state excise department and the Young Mizo Association (YMA). The campaign was started to check the growing problem of cross-border drug trafficking and illegal movement of narcotics through the porous border areas.
Initially, the operation was planned for four months and was scheduled to end in December 2025. However, due to continued concerns about the movement of drugs along the border, the state government later extended the campaign until March this year. Now, officials said the government is reviewing the progress of the drive and may extend it further.
Authorities said the decision is being considered as Mizoram shares a 510-kilometre-long border with Myanmar, which has remained vulnerable to illegal activities including drug trafficking. Security agencies believe that continued surveillance and coordinated enforcement are necessary to prevent smuggling networks from using the border routes.
As part of the ongoing review, State Home Minister K. Sapdanga recently visited the India–Myanmar border at Zochachhuah in Lawngtlai district and carried out a security assessment of the southern border region.
During the visit, Sapdanga indicated that the government may continue the operation beyond March in order to strengthen vigilance in the border areas. Officials said the government is closely monitoring the situation before taking a final decision on the extension.
The Home Minister also stressed the need for stronger monitoring systems along the frontier. He said the state requires a dedicated mechanism to carefully track the movement of people crossing the border.
“Mizoram government requires a dedicated system to meticulously track individuals crossing the border,” Sapdanga said.
Officials said that tighter surveillance, regular patrolling and cooperation among different agencies remain key steps in preventing drug trafficking and ensuring security in the border areas.
