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RONO HILLS : Industries and Information & Public Relations Minister Nyato Dukam on Friday urged young content creators to understand the people, culture and identity of Arunachal Pradesh and tell authentic stories that present the state to the world. He was inaugurating TRACTION 2026 Residency and Film Challenge, a 15-day residency programme at Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU) aimed at promoting Arunachal Pradesh’s culture, tourism, industries and unique identity through digital storytelling and filmmaking. The programme is supported by the Department of Industries under the Rising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) initiative of the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Government of India, with World Bank funding. It is being organised by the Department of Mass Communication, RGU, in collaboration with the Centre for Cultural Research and Documentation (CCRD). Dukam attended the inaugural ceremony as the chief guest, while Tezu MLA and Adviser to the Minister Dr Mohesh Chai was the guest of honour. Rajiv Gandhi University Vice-Chancellor Prof. (Dr.) Shivraj chaired the programme. Nampong MLA Laisam Simai attended as a special invitee. Among others present were Controller of Examinations Dr Bijay Raji, Industries Director Gyabo Pertin, Joint Director of Industries Goli Angu, officials, faculty members and students. Addressing the participants, Dukam encouraged the 25 selected content creators from the eight northeastern states to experience Arunachal Pradesh beyond a brief visit and understand its people, traditions and way of life. Urging them to “grasp the pulse of Arunachal Pradesh”, he said meaningful storytelling could introduce the state’s rich heritage to a global audience. He also suggested expanding the initiative across the Northeast and making it an annual event to showcase the region’s cultural and natural diversity. Dr Mohesh Chai highlighted the role of digital content creators in portraying the beauty and diversity of Arunachal Pradesh. He urged participants to create authentic content, avoid spreading misinformation and use their social media platforms to promote the state’s culture, people and positive stories. “As content creators from the region, you also have a greater responsibility to sensitise people across the nation to the uniqueness of the Northeast identity,” he said. Prof. Shivraj described TRACTION 2026 as a valuable platform for presenting Arunachal Pradesh’s diversity through responsible storytelling and congratulated the organisers and participants for the initiative. Earlier, Course Director of the Department of Mass Communication Moji Riba outlined the vision behind the programme, stating that social media has evolved beyond entertainment into an important avenue for livelihood generation. He said the residency would help participants strengthen their content creation skills and improve audience engagement. Concluding the inaugural session, Industries Director Gyabo Pertin thanked the dignitaries and collaborating organisations for their support and assured that the department would facilitate the participants during their field visits across the state. As part of the residency, the participants will undergo sessions on content creation, media ethics, community outreach, the One District One Product (ODOP) initiative and Geographical Indication (GI)-tagged products. Seven resource persons, including social media influencers, academicians, industry professionals and tourism experts, will conduct the sessions. Following the workshop, participants will travel to Tawang, Dirang, Menchukha, Anini, Roing, Ziro, Pasighat and Namsai to produce five-minute documentary films on MSME success stories, GI-tagged products, adventure tourism and cultural landscapes. The films will be evaluated by an expert jury, with the top two entries receiving cash prizes of ₹1 lakh each. The initiative seeks to promote responsible storytelling, media education, cultural documentation and tourism while nurturing young filmmakers from the Northeast. The inaugural ceremony also featured a folk melody by students of the Department of Fine Arts and Music, RGU, and a Tai Khamti cultural performance by artistes from the Tai Khamti Heritage and Literature Society, Namsai.      

NAMSAI : National Handloom Day was celebrated at Jona Kachari village in Namsai district on Friday with the distribution of 12 solar-powered Abha Eri Silk Spinning Machines to local weavers, aimed at enhancing productivity and improving the livelihoods of rural artisans. The programme followed the successful completion of a four-day training programme on Eri silk production held from August 3 to 6 under the support of the CMS Foundation. Observed annually on August 7 to commemorate the Swadeshi Movement of 1905, National Handloom Day recognises the contribution of the handloom sector in preserving India’s cultural heritage while generating sustainable livelihoods for rural artisans. As part of the initiative, three Producers Groups were formed in Jona Kachari village by Bethel Life Care Charitable Trust (BLCCT) in collaboration with the Arunachal State Rural Livelihoods Mission (ArSRLM). Each group received a grant of ₹2 lakh from ArSRLM, taking the total financial assistance to ₹6 lakh. To modernise the Eri silk value chain, 12 Abha solar-powered spinning machines were distributed to the Producers Groups. Each machine, priced at ₹25,500, received a subsidy of ₹13,575 from Resham Sutra and the SELCO Foundation, reducing the beneficiary contribution to ₹11,925. The machines are expected to improve productivity, reduce the physical effort involved in spinning—particularly for women artisans—and enhance the quality of Eri silk yarn. Addressing the programme as chief guest, NABARD Assistant General Manager (District Development) Kamal Roy highlighted the organisation’s commitment to promoting rural non-farm enterprises, sustainable livelihoods and handloom-based micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). He encouraged the weavers to adopt modern technology, work collectively through Producers Groups, and focus on quality production, value addition, branding and improved market access. Bethel Life Care Charitable Trust Chief Executive Officer Chandan Prasad emphasised the need to transform traditional weaving into a sustainable enterprise through entrepreneurship development, capacity building and effective business planning. He also stressed the importance of developing standard operating procedures for the long-term sustainability of the Producers Groups. ArSRLM Namsai Block Mission Manager Ronald explained the objectives and benefits of forming Producers Groups and urged members to work collectively for shared growth, while Umang Cluster Level Federation President Kaitong Manlong assured continued support, including working capital assistance, to strengthen the newly formed groups. The initiative is being implemented under a CMS Foundation-supported project, with Bethel Life Care Charitable Trust as the implementing partner in collaboration with ArSRLM Namsai and NABARD. Following the completion of the Eri silk production training programme, efforts are underway to establish dedicated handloom and weaving Producers Groups to develop a sustainable Eri silk value chain in the district. The programme concluded with stakeholders reaffirming their commitment to preserving the handloom tradition while creating sustainable livelihood opportunities for rural artisans through technology adoption, skill development, collective action and institutional support.      

Fantry Mein Jaswal & Nepha Wangsa Questions about the ancestry of Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein have periodically surfaced in public discourse. A closer look at the archival records, from British colonial reports of 1825 to rare 1941 photographs held at the British Library in London, offers a far more settled account than the debate suggests. Chowna Mein belongs to a Tai Khamti family whose lineage can be traced to two of the community’s most prominent 20thcentury figures: his paternal grandfather Chow Chali Mein Gohain, a nobleman of considerable means, and his maternal grandfather Chow Kanan Namchoom, a Tai Khamti chief. The two households were joined by marriage, and both men are remembered in the community for their leadership. Central to the debate is the honorific title “Gohain.” Regardless of whether they belonged to the Mein, Namchoom, or other Tai Khamti clans, many members of these families used the title. Thus, Chow Kanan Namchoom’s sons used the names as Chow Khamoon Gohain, the first nominated Member of Parliament from the North-East Frontier Agency (NEFA) in 1952, and Chow Chandret Gohain(Lok Sabha MP1971 to 1977). Likewise, Chow Chali Gohain’s son, Chow Pook Gohain, a member of the first Agency Council (1969–1972), also used the title “Gohain.” Historians say “Gohain” was never a clan name to begin with, it was the designation attached to the office of Tai Khamti Sadiya Khowa Gohain, an administrative post that is dated to the Ahom period. Given the prestige of the office, Tai Khamtis across all clans adopted the title as a mark of distinction. However, in the 1960s, Chow Khamoon Gohain, the then Tai Khamti Chief and President of the Tai Khamti Singpho Council, urged the community to revert to their original clan surnames instead of using the honorific title “Gohain.” His son adopted the clan surname and wrote his name as Chow Rajingda Namshum, while his brother, Indrajit Namchoom, reverted to the original clan surname by discontinuing the use of the title “Gohain” (Nani Bath, 2022). Beyond these questions, archival photographs preserved at the British Library, London, affirm the family’s place in history. Taken by the then Governor of Assam, Sir Robert Neil Reid, at the Namsai Timber Camp on 27 February 1941, depicts Chow Chali Gohain Khamti and Choganand Khamti, popularly known as Chow Kanan, along with an elephant named Moti and its mahout. The two men were the paternal and maternal grandfathers of Chowna Mein, and the photograph ranks among the rare archival record documenting a family from present-day Arunachal Pradesh. A second photograph taken on the same day shows the residence of Chowsa Khamti, the headman of Mi-in (Mein), which reflects the clan’s social and political prominence in the pre-Independence period. The history of the title “Gohain” among the Tai Khamtis dates back to around 1794. According to A.C. Banerjee (1946), the Tai Khamti chief Chau-mu-ngan-lung, known as Deka Raja, became the first of the community’s leaders to hold the post of Sadiya Khowa Gohain during the reign of Ahom King Gaurinath Singha in 1793–94, after the Tai Khamtis established their authority over the Sadiya frontier. When the British advanced into Upper Assam in 1824–25, they found Sadiya under Tai Khamti administration, and they formally recognised its authority. The Governor-General’s Agent David Scott acknowledged the Tai Khamtis’ position, and Captain Neufville subsequently conferred the title of Sadiya Khowa Gohain on the Tai Khamti chief Chausalan, authorising him to collect poll tax. An agreement signed by David Scott and Chausalan on 15 May 1826 remains as one of the strongest surviving records of British recognition of Tai Khamti authority in Sadiya according to historians. Writing in ‘Topography of Assam’ (1837), John M’Cosh described that “Sadiya is the capital of the Kangti (Khamti) country” a record of the community’s political prominence in the early nineteenth century. British surveyor W. Robinson in 1841 recorded that the Tai Khamtis, after their migration, first settled along the Tengapani river. A later report by Captain St John F. Michell (1883) documented the distribution of Tai Khamti and Singpho settlements before the 1839 uprising across the Tengapani, Noa Dihing, and Buri Dihing valleys. Among the Tai Khamti settlements were Jonorghat, Nairgaon, Sonkam (Chongkham), Palampan, and Kunungaon, while the Singpho settlements included Latao, Latolahgaon, Nepanpani, Nibluang, and Nidongaon. Mufing was identified as a mixed settlement. Michell estimated the combined population at over 5,000. As the British gradually consolidated their authority on the frontier, suspicion of their intentions grew among the Tai Khamtis. Tai Khamti chief Chaupha Planglu began planning to expel the British from Sadiya. The opportunity came in January 1839, when Colonel Adam White summoned Planglu and other chiefs to a durbar to settle a dispute. On 28 January 1839, around 600 Tai Khamti warriors, joined by neighbouring tribes, launched a coordinated assault on the British post at Sadiya. Colonel White, the Gurkha regiment’s Subedar Major, and several others were killed, while the entire cantonment was set ablaze. Political Agent Captain F. Jenkins described the attack as”the boldest attempt yet made” against British authority on the frontier. It remains one of the earliest and most significant uprisings against the British rule in the North-East, nearly two decades before the First War of Indian Independence. Following the 1839 uprising and the unrest that persisted until 1843, the Tai Khamtis were subjected to the same colonial strategy of “Divide and Rule” applied elsewhere in British India. In 1843, Captain Vetch scattered the Tai Khamti population across Sunpura, Tengapani, Demaji, Lakhimpur and Narayanpur in an effort to weaken their political and military influence. Despite this redistribution, most Tai Khamtis remained along the Tengapani River, where they had first settled after migrating into the region. That dispersal explains the question often raised by the younger generationwhy  Tai Khamtis are found today in both Arunachal Pradesh and neighbouring Assam. The answer lies inthe archival records of 1843. In independent India, the Tai Khamti community continued to contribute to Arunachal Pradesh’s constitutional and democratic evolution through leaders such as Chow Khamoon

ZIRO : The Lower Subansiri district administration on Friday convened a high-level coordination meeting to review traffic management and strengthen road safety measures across the district. The meeting, chaired by Lower Subansiri Deputy Commissioner Oli Perme, brought together district officials and representatives of various transport unions to deliberate on measures aimed at easing traffic congestion and improving road discipline. A key focus of the meeting was the creation and use of designated parking facilities to address traffic bottlenecks and prevent road accidents. Officials directed that commercial heavy vehicles, including dumpers and tractors, should use designated parking areas instead of parking along highways, which has contributed to accidents and traffic disruptions. Lower Subansiri Superintendent of Police Keni Bagra called for a solution-oriented approach to traffic management. While appreciating the personnel managing the local tempo stand for maintaining orderly operations, he noted that traffic volume in the valley is expected to increase further. The SP urged traffic personnel and transport operators to ensure smooth traffic flow while maintaining a tourist-friendly environment. He also cautioned against any form of harassment of visiting tourists. The meeting was attended by District Transport Officer Remar Gab, District Information and Public Relations Officer Tenzing T., executive members of the All Lower Subansiri Dumper Tippers Truck Welfare Association, representatives of tempo associations and members of local civil society organisations. The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks by the District Transport Officer, who reaffirmed the district administration’s commitment to ensuring safe, efficient and orderly transportation across Ziro and the rest of Lower Subansiri district. (DIPR)    

LIKABALI : The District Level Monitoring Committee (DLMC) on Friday reviewed the progress of major ongoing developmental projects in Lower Siang district during its monthly meeting held at the Deputy Commissioner’s Conference Hall here. The meeting was chaired by Lower Siang Deputy Commissioner Gobi Nyicyor in the presence of Zilla Parishad Chairperson Pakmo Koyu, Zilla Parishad Members Nyachi Koyu and Seren Mikir Doye, Additional Deputy Commissioner-cum-District Planning and Development Officer Mokar Riba, District Planning Officer Henge Riba, Circle Officer Seren Peyom Jini and representatives of various engineering and line departments. Heads of works and line departments made PowerPoint presentations outlining the status of major projects under their respective departments, covering the scope of work, sanctioned cost, year of commencement, financial and physical progress, and the present stage of implementation. Representatives of the engineering departments also apprised the committee of challenges being faced in executing various projects across the district. Reviewing the progress, DC Nyicyor stressed the need for timely completion, quality execution and effective monitoring of all developmental works. He directed the departments concerned to resolve bottlenecks promptly so that the benefits of government schemes and infrastructure projects reach the people without delay. The DC also emphasised that the momentum of developmental works should not be allowed to slow down under any circumstances. He said issues arising from government or private structures obstructing project execution should be resolved through negotiation by committees headed by administrative officers. Additional Deputy Commissioner-cum-District Planning and Development Officer Mokar Riba appreciated the efforts of the Power, Public Health Engineering, Public Works and other departments in restoring electricity, road connectivity, drinking water supply and government infrastructure in Koyu following the recent flood-related damage. He also suggested that future infrastructure projects should give greater consideration to river behaviour, flood vulnerability and safe site selection to minimise damage to public assets during natural calamities. The meeting concluded with a renewed commitment to inter-departmental coordination, regular monitoring and the timely completion of developmental projects to accelerate the overall growth and welfare of Lower Siang district. (DIPR)    

ITANAGAR : The Indigenous Faith and Cultural Society of Arunachal Pradesh (IFCSAP) has mobilised ₹15,26,570 to provide humanitarian assistance to families affected by the recent flash floods across the state. The fund, raised through contributions from IFCSAP district units and the Central Executive Committee, has been distributed among five of the worst flood-affected districts. According to details released by IFCSAP General Secretary Maya Murtem, Papum Pare received ₹2,05,732, contributed by the IFCSAP district units of Bichom (₹18,500), Pakke Kessang (₹51,500), Papum Pare (₹85,732) and the Central IFCSAP (₹50,000). Keyi Panyor received ₹3,50,000 under the coordination of IFCSAP Assistant General Secretary (West) Ngurang Gagu. The contributions came from the district units of Keyi Panyor (₹40,000), Lower Subansiri (₹50,000), Kurung Kumey (₹2,00,000), Shi Yomi (₹10,000) and the Central IFCSAP (₹50,000). Leparada was provided ₹3,14,373, coordinated by IFCSAP Vice President (Headquarters) Bai Taba. The amount included contributions from the district units of Siang (₹30,523), Kamle (₹85,200), Upper Subansiri (₹30,000), Leparada (₹15,000), West Siang (₹60,000), Anjaw (₹15,000), Kra Daadi (₹28,650) and the Central IFCSAP (₹50,000). Lower Siang received ₹3,40,115, coordinated by IFCSAP Youth Wing President Taba Rad. Contributions were made by the district units of Tirap (₹53,000), Lower Dibang Valley (₹15,000), Lower Siang (₹26,065), Tawang (₹50,000), West Kameng (₹41,000), Capital Complex (₹1,05,050) and the Central IFCSAP (₹50,000). East Siang received ₹3,16,350 under the coordination of IFCSAP Youth Wing Vice President Olom Perme. The amount comprised contributions from the district units of East Siang (₹25,000), Upper Siang (₹34,850), Dibang Valley (₹51,000), Lohit (₹15,500), Namsai (₹1,20,000), Longding (₹20,000) and the Central IFCSAP (₹50,000). The distribution of relief assistance commenced on August 5 and concluded on Friday with the final tranche being handed over to the Deputy Commissioner of Leparada district. Expressing gratitude to all district units, office bearers and well-wishers for their contributions, IFCSAP said the statewide response reflected the indigenous values of compassion, community service and solidarity during times of crisis. The organisation reaffirmed its commitment to continue supporting disaster-affected families and extending humanitarian assistance wherever required.    

BOLENG :  The Siang district administration on Friday held a preliminary coordination meeting to review preparations for the Asian Rafting Championships 2026, scheduled to be held in the district from October 5 to 9. The meeting, held at the Conference Hall of the Circuit House in Boleng, was chaired by Siang Deputy Commissioner Tayi Taggu. It was attended by a visiting delegation comprising Asian Rafting Council President Shaukat Sikand, Sports Director Gumnya Karbak, Arunachal Pradesh Whitewater Sports Association (APWSA) President Nino Dai, APWSA Vice President Nyumli Yigam, APWSA General Secretary Atu Kartek, representatives of the DSWS Youth Wing—the local organising body—and officers of the district administration. Welcoming the delegation, DC Taggu assured full administrative support for the successful conduct of the international event. He said the championship would provide an excellent opportunity to showcase Siang district’s adventure tourism potential and the hospitality of its people before an international audience. The visiting delegation briefed the participants on the objectives of the preliminary visit and outlined the technical requirements, international standards and overall framework for the championship. The meeting discussed competition venues, site inspections, infrastructure requirements, logistics, accommodation, transportation, safety and emergency preparedness, participant management, media and publicity, tourism promotion, and the responsibilities of the various stakeholders. Representatives of the DSWS Youth Wing presented their plans for local coordination and community participation, highlighting the role of volunteers and local organisations in ensuring the smooth conduct of the event. The meeting concluded with the identification of key action points and timelines for coordinated preparations. It was resolved that all stakeholders would work in close coordination to organise the Asian Rafting Championships 2026 in accordance with international standards while promoting Siang district as a premier destination for adventure tourism. (DIPR)    

  ITANAGAR : Union Minister JP Nadda on Thursday assured the Centre’s full support for relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction in flood-hit Arunachal Pradesh after visiting the worst-affected areas of Keyi Panyor district and reviewing the damage caused by recent flash floods and landslides. The Union Health and Family Welfare Minister, who toured Possa village and the adjoining NEEPCO colony, said the Centre, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, stands firmly with the people of the state during the crisis, officials said. He said the Centre is closely monitoring the flood situation across the Northeast and is working in coordination with the state government to ensure timely delivery of relief materials, medical assistance and financial support to all affected families. The minister also said reconstruction of damaged infrastructure and rehabilitation of affected people would be taken up on priority after a detailed assessment of the losses. Nadda was accompanied by state Urban Affairs Minister Balo Raja, Yachuli MLA Toko Tatung, district officials of Keyi Panyor and panchayat representatives during the visit. The delegation inspected flood-ravaged residential areas, damaged public infrastructure and civic utilities before interacting with affected families and local officials to assess their immediate needs, including healthcare and emergency assistance. Nadda also reviewed the ongoing relief operations, functioning of relief camps and the state’s plans for restoration of essential infrastructure and rebuilding of damaged houses and public assets. The visit comes after widespread destruction caused by heavy monsoon rain and localised cloudbursts over the Possa River in Keyi Panyor district, which triggered flash floods and landslides. The disaster severely affected the Possa area, where floodwaters breached a retaining wall and swept away around 15 to 18 residential quarters in the North Eastern Electric Power Corporation (NEEPCO) colony near Yazali. The ongoing spell of floods and landslides has so far claimed eight lives in the northeastern state, spreading across 28 districts and affecting an estimated 1,55,858 people. According to a report from the state disaster management department, as many as 235 roads, 40 bridges, 75 culverts, 373 water supply systems, 161 power lines, 823 electric poles, 66 irrigation projects, 122 government buildings, 41 schools, 12 hydropower projects, 26 retaining walls and 16 flood protection walls, among other public assets, have been damaged by floods and landslides in the state. The agriculture and horticulture sectors have also suffered significant losses, with crops over 1,528.626 hectares affected, including 780.716 hectares under horticulture and 747.91 hectares under agriculture, the report added.

PASIGHAT :  The Mushroom Development Centre (MDC), Pasighat, under the Department of Horticulture, East Siang district, conducted a series of training programmes from July 27 to August 6 under the Arunachal Pradesh Mushroom Development Mission (APMDM), Budget Estimate (BE) 2025-26, to promote mushroom cultivation and strengthen rural livelihoods. A total of five training programmes were organised across different circles and subdivisions of the district, benefiting 200 participants. The training focused on oyster mushroom cultivation, highlighting its low production cost, ease of cultivation, strong market demand and potential as a sustainable source of income. The programmes were attended by Bogong-I Zilla Parishad Member Olom Moyong, Bogong-II Zilla Parishad Member Ainam Saroh, Monggu Banggo-I Zilla Parishad Member Bapiyang Tayeng, Bosing-I Zilla Parishad Member Toni Siram and Bilat-I Gram Panchayat Chairperson Aseng Nonang as chief guests in their respective constituencies. East Siang District Horticulture Officer Oyin Tayeng, Horticulture Development Officer Oyi Modi, Horticulture Marketing Officer Bini Tagom and Mushroom Development Centre In-charge Horticulture Development Officer Nuka Dai were also present. Associate Professor Dr N Surmina Devi of the Department of Plant Pathology, College of Agriculture, Pasighat, served as the resource person and conducted technical sessions on scientific mushroom cultivation. The training included hands-on practical sessions, demonstration-based learning and the distribution of mushroom grow kits to enable participants to begin cultivation at the household level. Participation certificates were also presented to all trainees. According to the department, the programme enhanced the technical knowledge and practical skills of the beneficiaries while creating awareness about the economic potential of oyster mushroom cultivation. The distribution of grow kits is expected to encourage self-employment and sustainable livelihood generation among rural households. The department said the initiative has further strengthened mushroom cultivation as a viable livelihood option under APMDM, BE 2025-26, in line with the state government’s efforts to promote low-investment and sustainable agricultural practices in East Siang district. (DIPR)

NAMSAI : In a major breakthrough in its ongoing drive against drug trafficking, Namsai district police arrested an alleged drug peddler and seized 82 grams of suspected heroin with an estimated illicit market value of about ₹16.40 lakh. The accused, identified as Osina Chautang of Solungtoo village, was arrested following a search operation conducted on the basis of specific intelligence inputs. According to police, the information was reduced into writing and communicated to the Superintendent of Police in compliance with Section 42 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985, before the search operation was launched. The operation was led by Namsai Sub-Divisional Police Officer Kengo Dirchi and carried out by a team comprising Namsai Police Station Officer-in-Charge Inspector T. Gadi, Sub-Inspector Sanjay Kumar, LSI S. Thoumoung and other police personnel. Police said the search was conducted in accordance with the mandatory provisions of the NDPS Act in the presence of two independent local witnesses, including executive members of the All Namsai Area Youth Association (ANAYA). The entire search and seizure process was videographed using the e-Sakshya application to ensure transparency. During the search of the accused’s residence, the police recovered 82 grams of suspected heroin along with other incriminating articles, all of which were seized as per legal procedures. A case has been registered at Namsai Police Station under the relevant provisions of the NDPS Act, and the accused was arrested. During preliminary interrogation, the accused allegedly disclosed that the suspected heroin had been procured from outside the district for further distribution. Police said the disclosure is being verified as part of the investigation. Further investigation is underway to trace the source of the contraband, identify both forward and backward linkages and dismantle the wider drug trafficking network operating in the region. The operation was carried out under the overall supervision of Namsai Superintendent of Police Sangey Thinley. The district police also appreciated the cooperation extended by the executive members of ANAYA, who served as independent witnesses during the operation, and reiterated its zero-tolerance policy against narcotic drugs. Police appealed to the public to continue sharing credible information on drug trafficking and other criminal activities, assuring that the identity of informants would be kept strictly confidential.