International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking was observed at Town Council Hall, Mon on 26th June 2025, with the theme “Breaking the Chains: Prevention, Treatment and Recovery for all”.
Deputy Commissioner Mon, Wennyei Konyak, NCS, while exhorting, said that drug addiction is a serious issue not only Nagaland or India but of the whole world. Taking notes of the theme he appealed to all the officers, civil societies to work together, to fight against drug abuse and make this society a drug-free society. He added that there are many reasons for the addiction, some just for fun sake, leading to addiction mentioning that alcohol is also one of the drugs. He encouraged to be prepared and assured that he will try to bring more awareness in the district. He appealed to the youngsters to not let drugs dim their bright, but to focus on their goals. He urged them to not only focus in government sectors, but also in the private sector. For an educated person the door is always open, make your way to serve. Don’t let your goal vanish by drug, he said.
A short speech was delivered by OST Counsellor, Mon, Ingaupule Thou. She said that the main objective of this day is to achieve the goal of a world free-drug abuse. He highlighted that the year’s theme represents a holistic approach a shift from punishment to prevent stigma to support and from despair to recovery. She encouraged all the concerned to have a role to play together to build a future where every individual has the right and opportunity to live free from the horror of drug abuse and illicit trafficking. She also highlighted the OST data in the Mon District Hospital and also from Satellite Tobu, Aboi, Chen.
ASI, SP Office Mon, Latwang, shared his experiences, from the police perspective in the District. He said that some of the causes of addiction are Addiction traits passed down from father to child (history), peer group, leisure, broken families and school dropouts.
Representatives from KNSK also requested all the officers, civil societies, and common people to join hands together to fight against drug abuse to make our society a better place.
Sashi Yin from Evergreen Welfare Society, Mon gave an awareness talk.
The programme was chaired by EAC, Mon, Er. R. Mhao Humtsoe. A special song was presented by Yangman Konyak, Nagaland Collective and invocation by District Chaplain. The programme concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by SDO (C), Mon, Ajit Kumar, IAS.
(M Pelih, IA Mon)
