The Mizoram government has intensified its anti-drug campaign along the international border with Myanmar, launching a series of awareness and vigilance programmes aimed at curbing the inflow of narcotics into the state. The initiative comes under the Special Drive on Drugs, a coordinated effort by the state police and civil society groups. On Monday, a high-level team led by Inspector General of Police (IGP) H. Ramthlengliana and leaders of the Central Young Mizo Association (CYMA) visited villages in Champhai district, one of the most vulnerable entry points for drug trafficking due to its proximity to the porous Indo-Myanmar border. The team held meetings with community leaders and villagers in Tlangsam, Zote, Ngur, and Bulfek to spread awareness about the rising threat of narcotics smuggling and the importance of collective vigilance.
The awareness drive will continue on Tuesday in Hnahlan, N. Diltlang, Khuangphah, and Vaikhawtlang villages, followed by programmes in Sesih, Lianpui, Leisenzo, Vangchhia, Vaphai, Saikhumphai, and Farkawn the next day. Officials said the aim is to cover all major border villages in Champhai district before the end of the month. From September onwards, the government is set to scale up surveillance measures across the border belt, particularly along the Tiau River, which has become a key route for smuggling narcotics from Myanmar into Mizoram. Police officers said tighter monitoring and greater community participation would be critical to blocking the drug pipeline. Champhai Additional SP Victor Zothansanga, who was part of the inspection team, highlighted the need for stronger cooperation between law enforcement and local communities. “The drug menace is not just a law-and-order problem but also a social issue that threatens the future of our youth. This campaign seeks to make every villager a stakeholder in the fight against narcotics,” he said.
The participation of CYMA, Mizoram’s most influential social organisation, is being seen as a key factor in ensuring community involvement. CYMA leaders urged residents to remain vigilant, report suspicious activities, and protect their villages from becoming conduits for drug trafficking. Mizoram, which shares a 404-km-long border with Myanmar, has long struggled with drug inflow, particularly heroin and methamphetamine tablets, often smuggled across the porous frontier. The Special Drive on Drugs, according to officials, is aimed at building a “wall of community resistance” along the border while equipping enforcement agencies with local intelligence support.
