Correspondent

PASIGHAT, Aug 27: Taking strong measures against the growing drug and other illicit substance menace in Pongging village under Katan circle in Upper Siang District, the All Pongging Students’ Union (APSU) members with the help of village Gaon Burahs and Panchayat leaders destroyed several Marijuana fields.
Informing about the drive, APSU President, Aku Tarang and General Secretary, Joseph Panyang said that Pongging has now passed a decision to completely ban growing and cultivation of Marijuana and Opium under the jurisdiction of the village while also directing its residents, especially, the youths to stop consumption and use of drugs.
“This decision was taken in order to prevent the further use of drugs in the village as its youth was falling prey to drug menace," Aku said.
The team damaged more than 20 Marijuana fields in three days. The village has also banned growing of Poppy from this season onwards. The village further warned of filing FIR with huge penalty on those violating the directive.
The village has also decided to ban the sale of IMFL in the village.

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Kenter Joya Riba

(Managing Editor)
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