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Indian Governors emphasize anti-drug initiatives in Tripura and Assam

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Governors in the Indian states of Tripura and Assam are intensifying calls for social and legal action to combat drug abuse among youth.

In Tripura, Governor Indrasena Reddy Nallu called for a united effort to establish a ‘Nasha Mukt Tripura’ (drug-free Tripura). Speaking at a Ravan Dahan event in Agartala, he noted that while law enforcement has identified hotspots and arrested suppliers, legal measures alone are insufficient. He urged families and parents to take an active role in protecting young people and ensuring access to rehabilitation.

In Assam, Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya briefed Prime Minister Narendra Modi on regional initiatives such as ‘Nashamukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat,’ which focuses on substance abuse awareness and youth empowerment. This follows reports from Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma regarding significant drug seizures. According to state data, authorities seized drugs worth approximately Rs 80 crore last month, contributing to a long-term trend where over 32,000 people have been arrested in connection with trafficking between 2011 and July 2026.

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Himanta Biswa Sarma · Indrasena Reddy Nallu · Lakshman Prasad Acharya · Narendra Modi · Tripura

Claims

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  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Drugs worth Rs 3,054 crore were seized in Assam between 2011 and July 2026. assamtribune.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] More than 32,000 people were arrested for drug trafficking in Assam between 2011 and July 2026. assamtribune.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Assam authorities seized approximately Rs 80 crore worth of drugs in the last month. assamtribune.com
  • [● 3 SOURCES] Tripura Governor Indrasena Reddy Nallu called for a united effort to create a drug-free Tripura. desitalkchicago.com · newsable.asianetnews.com · www.news18.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya briefed Prime Minister Narendra Modi on youth empowerment and substance abuse awareness. assamtribune.com

Sources

Tripura Governor Indrasena Reddy Nallu calls for drug-free state [desitalkchicago.com]
Assam Governor briefs PM Modi on youth, anti-drug drive during Delhi meeting [assamtribune.com]
Tripura Governor Indrasena Reddy Nallu calls for drug-free state | Headlines [www.devdiscourse.com]
'Nasha Mukt Tripura': Governor calls for united effort at Ravan Dahan [newsable.asianetnews.com]
Tripura Governor Indrasena Reddy Nallu calls for drug-free state [www.news18.com]