Aizawl: Mizoram will intensify security and anti-drug operations ahead of Christmas and New Year celebrations, with police, excise officials, civic authorities and the Central Young Mizo Association (CYMA) coordinating the efforts.The preparations were discussed at a meeting chaired by home minister K Sapdanga on Thursday. Excise and narcotics minister Lalnghinglova Hmar, officials and CYMA leaders attended the meeting.Sapdanga called for coordinated action to maintain peace during the festive season. Hmar highlighted recent results of joint anti-drug operations and welcomed the arrest of major traffickers under Operation Trident.IGP (headquarters) H Ramthengliana said the police would launch “Operation Peace Christmas & New Year” to maintain law and order. He also briefed the meeting on deployment plans and the ongoing Operation Jericho 2.Aizawl district SP Zosangliana said the city would be divided into four zones and 18 sectors for policing and surveillance.Excise and narcotics commissioner Z Lalhmangaiha said leave would be restricted for department personnel during the festive period. Existing staff and personnel undergoing training would be deployed for enforcement.CYMA representatives pledged support and proposed dispersing groups of drug users from locations across Aizawl and referring those needing assistance to rehabilitation centres. Its Zonal Anti-Drugs Squads and branches would assist the campaign.The Aizawl Municipal Corporation also assured support under its authority.The meeting stressed round-the-clock vigilance at major and sensitive locations, especially during the Winter Festival. A team will coordinate the preparations and security measures.
