CM Manik Saha urges Judiciary to take strict view on bail matters for drug-free Tripura

Jul 30, 2023

Agartala (Tripura), July 30(ANI): In a significant move aimed at creating a drug-free society and state, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on July 30 urged the Judiciary to adopt a holistic approach and take a strict stance in bail matters, considering the stringent provisions of the NDPS (Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances) Act. Addressing a seminar on ‘Cross Border Organized Crimes’ at Tripura Judicial Academy in Agartala, the Chief Minister said, “We all know drug abuse and its menace have become a major social concern not only in our country but all over the world along with Tripura”.Saha said that in Tripura which is also not exceptional, the problem of the drug causes alarming since the state is surrounded on three sides by the international border with Bangladesh. “The drug smugglers are using the international borders as their safe corridor for various reasons. Illicit drug trafficking and abuse is a serious concern since it poses significant health challenges besides ruining future generations. The younger generation is easily vulnerable to the menace of being easily lured to drugs be it for excitement and curiosity.”“Thousands of cases may be registered and investigated under NDPS Act but unless strict view in regard to bail is taken and the conviction rate is increased, we may not be able to eradicate the problem from its roots. I urge upon the Judiciary to take a holistic approach to and strict view in bail matters keeping in mind the stringent provision of NDPS Act so that we can make our society and state drug-free,” he added.