26/06/2026
Observation of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking – Chandel District:
On 26 June 2026, the Chandel District Police observed the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking by organizing programmes at three different locations across the district to raise public awareness on the dangers of drug abuse and the importance of a drug-free society.
The main event was held at the District Sports Complex, Chandel Christian, where Shri Dharmendra Kumar IPS, Superintendent of Police, Chandel, flagged off an Anti-Drug Bike Rally. More than 80 participants joined the rally, including O. Sukumar Singh MPS, Additional SP (L/O), Chandel; TS Chamna A**l MPS, Additional SP (Ops), Chandel; the Officers-in-Charge of Chandel and Khengjoi Police Stations; and other male and women police personnel.
The rally was also attended by Huten Joyful A**l, Member of the District Joint Cell Against Drugs and Alcohol, members of the ANTA Nisha Bandh Cell, Chandel, village elders, youths, and other citizens who came together in support of the campaign against the abuse of drugs and alcohol.
An awareness programme was also conducted at Town Hall, Panchai Chandel, attended by Shri N.Moniren Moyon Vice Chairman and Shri TS Caleb A**l Secretary alongwith their executive members of the Maha Area Chiefs Association,Chandel and village authorities from the surrounding areas. The programme was led by TS Chamna A**l MPS, Additional SP (Ops), Chandel, and Insp Sanjoy Khanganba, Officer-in-Charge, Chandel Police Station, on behalf of the District police.
At Chakpikarong, an awareness programme was hosted by Insp.Joy Martin, Officer-in-Charge, Chakpikarong Police Station and his subbordinate teams. The programme was attended by Shri TS Berek A**l, President of the A**l Naga Chiefs Association, Chakpikarong Sub-Division; Mr.RT Sainiel A**l, President of ALT, Chakpikarong Sub-Division; and a large number of people from the surrounding villages.
The programmes concluded with a strong appeal to the public, particularly the youth, to stay away from drugs and work together with the police and community leaders in building a healthy, safe, and drug-free Chandel District.