Archive · 29 Jun 2025
Tripura Implements Zero-Tolerance Drug Policy
Tripura's government, following advice from top national leaders, is cracking down hard on drugs.
They're worried about Tripura being used to move drugs and are working to stop it.
They're also concerned about drug use and its spread through intravenous injections.
They're building special centers to help people with drug problems and have seen a big increase in the amount of drugs they're seizing and destroying.
Also, they opened a new police station to deal with crimes happening online.
Tripura government adopts zero-tolerance policy against drugs on advice from PM Modi and HM Shah.
Tripura is being used as a corridor for illegal drug trade, according to CM Saha.
A special drug de-addiction centre is being set up in Bishramganj with funds from the DoNER Ministry.
Drug seizure increased by 103% and destruction of seized drugs increased by 132% during FY 2024-2025.
The state inaugurated a Cyber Crime Police Station to curb cybercrimes.
- Who
- Tripura CM Manik Saha, PM Narendra Modi, HM Amit Shah, and law enforcement agencies
- What
- Tripura implements zero-tolerance policy against drug trade and establishes cybercrime police station.
- When
- Recently
- Where
- Tripura
- Why
- To curb illegal drug trade and cybercrimes.
Government View
Health & Social Aspects
Drug Focus
Government View
Focus on reducing the illegal drug trade.
Health & Social Aspects
Focus on reducing drug abuse and providing de-addiction centers
- Policy Focus
- Zero-tolerance against drug menace
- Key Issue
- Drug trade, cybercrime
- Funding for De-addiction Centre
- Rs 198 crore from DoNER Ministry
- Drug Seizure Increase (FY24-25)
- 103%
- Drug Destruction Increase (FY24-25)
- 132%
- Cybercrime Police Station Location
- Arundhutinagar, Agartala
Sources
Tripura’s security needs strengthening due to current situation in Bangladesh: CM
‘Cybercriminals using Tripura as corridor, mobile networks have become more dangerous than AK series rifles’: CM Manik Saha
Tripura-Bangladesh border under watch as CM cites cross-border threats