The Nagaland Police, in collaboration with the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), will host a two-day Regional Anti-Narcotics Task Force Conference on November 13–14 at Chumoukedima. The event will see participation from police representatives across all Northeastern states and West Bengal, aiming to address the rising concerns of drug trafficking in the region. Nagaland Director General of Police (DGP) Rupin Sharma, speaking at a press conference on Monday, said senior officials from the central government are expected to attend. “The conference will focus on the challenges posed by narcotics trafficking in and from the Northeast and work toward recommendations for better cooperation among states,” he stated.
This is the first regional conference of its kind under the Nasha Mukt Bharat mission, emphasising enforcement, supply reduction, rehabilitation, and de-addiction strategies. Turning to administrative updates, Sharma highlighted the ongoing Nagaland Police recruitment drive, noting that the last date for online applications has been extended by 15 days to accommodate candidates facing delays in securing documents like indigenous certificates. Clarifying concerns about the Rs 300 examination fee, Sharma explained that online registration is free, and the fee is only required for sitting in the exam. He emphasised that the system saves applicants between Rs 5,000 and Rs 6,000 by reducing travel and accommodation costs.
On forensic capabilities, Sharma said Nagaland’s Dimapur forensic laboratory is equipped to handle around 1,200–1,300 cases annually, with ongoing efforts to improve district-level response. Additional DGP (Law & Order) Sandeep Tamgadge noted that mobile forensic vans will be deployed across all districts, and new posts for scientific officers and assistants are being created to strengthen forensic services.
