KHONSA, Sep 13: The Tirap Police and ZPC Tirap held a session as part of 'Project Pratighaat – Nari Shakti Against Drug Menace in Tirap' at Tutnyu village which witnessed a significant gathering.
The event aimed to raise awareness about the dangers of drug abuse. A heartfelt talk by a former addict moved the audience. SP Tirap explained the goals of 'Project Pratighaat,' which includes women volunteers counseling young people with drug addiction, working alongside Lazu Police Station staff. 
SP Tirap, Rahul Gupta, encouraged the public to share information about drug dealers, promising confidentiality.
 All speakers urged the community to unite against drugs and support the district police. CO Lazu specifically asked the public not to grow opium in the upcoming winter season and called on village councils to admonish those who support drug dealers.
Dignitaries at the event praised the efforts of women volunteers who have engaged themselves in door-to-door counseling in Deomali and Khonsa, lauding their dedication and commitment to the cause.
This gathering marked the fifth mobilization session of 'Project Pratighaat.' The project began on August 23, this year with a monumental gathering in Deomali, followed by a session in Khonsa town on August 31. Two more sessions were held in the Borduria and Soha police station areas by the respective Officer-in-charges of Police stations.
Since the start, the program has involved women workers and police visiting homes to counsel those affected by drug addiction. So far, 83 people in the district have received counseling. A remarkable 14 have taken the brave step of joining treatment centers, with more in queue to join rehabilitation center as soon as the space is available.
Women-led NGOs have shown great enthusiasm for this community effort, which aims to eliminate drug abuse and empower women.
Additionally, Tirap District Police have cracked down on drug peddlers, arresting 16 peddlers and seizing 171 grams of heroin in the last two months.

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Kenter Joya Riba

(Managing Editor)
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