Nasha Mukt Abhiyaan was launched at Tuensang today at DC’s Conference Hall, Tuensang.

Speaking at the programme Deputy Commissioner, Tuensang, Lithrongla Tongpi Rutsa highlighted the importance of the awareness programme for Drug Free India especially in the district as usage of drugs is very high, affecting the economic as well as socials life in the district.

The DC also appealed to Church leader and NGOs to support in identifying the person for detoxification and rehabilitation of the addicts.

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SP Tuensang, Kanchan Kumar Kandpal, IPS informed that intake of drugs has increased in the district and the problem of drug users will be tackled with one good team focusing mainly on the supplier. The SP also suggested for the Drugs Free Model Village in the district which will be an inspiration for other villages.

Dr Imli Temsu Ozukum, CMO Tuensang in his short speech stated that many disease occurred due to substance abuse leading to financial losses and District Hospital Tuensang has de-addiction centres where many patients has been treated minimising the drug users to some extent.

The programme was chaired by T. Longlang Luckpan, DWO and invocation was pronounced by Rev. H. Sangkap Pastor, TTBL.