TAWANG : A District Level Narco Coordination Centre (NCORD) meeting was held at the conference hall of the Deputy Commissioner’s office in Tawang on Wednesday to review measures against drug abuse, strengthen inter-agency coordination and enhance tourist safety in the district.
The meeting was chaired by Tawang Deputy Commissioner Namgyal Angmo and attended by Tawang Superintendent of Police Tasi Darang, Additional Deputy Commissioner Rinchin Leta, DySP Tasso Kato, representatives of central intelligence agencies, paramilitary forces and other stakeholders.
Addressing the meeting, SP Tasi Darang highlighted the growing threat posed by narcotics and warned that “drug abuse is destroying our society like cancer.”
He briefed the members on recent enforcement actions carried out by Tawang Police, including the arrest of accused persons and seizure of 12.6 grams of suspected heroin.
The SP also informed the house about coordinated efforts by Tawang Police, Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) Lungla and local villagers in destroying wild cannabis plantations in different parts of the district.
Highlighting citizen-centric policing initiatives, Darang said traffic personnel have been deployed as tourist police to assist visitors in Tawang, while a dedicated police post for tourists has also been activated.
Calling upon citizens to act as the “eyes and ears” of the administration, DC Namgyal Angmo urged the public to report suspicious activities to the authorities. She stressed the importance of intelligence gathering and stronger coordination among stakeholders to curb drug trafficking and related crimes.
While noting that Tawang continues to maintain a relatively low crime rate, the DC cautioned against complacency and underscored the need for sustained efforts towards child protection and prevention of drug abuse.
Assistant Commissioner Sange Norbu, Officer-in-Charge of Tawang Police Station Inspector N Angu, and representatives of the Taxi Union, Hoteliers Association, Market Welfare Committee and various departments also shared their views and suggestions during the meeting.
The meeting concluded with a collective commitment from all stakeholders to strengthen awareness, prevention measures and coordinated action against drug abuse in the district.
Earlier in the day, the DC also chaired a review meeting on the ongoing Houselisting Operations under Census 2027 with Deputy Director of Census Operations Phiralin Passah and Statistical Investigator Saksham Kohli, who are on an official visit to Tawang.
The meeting was attended by all charge officers of the district. (DIPR)
