Discussion on drug menace held
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, May 30 2022:
Nupi Samaj and Salam Apunba Meira Paibi Lup jointly organised a discussion programme on drugs and drug-infested world at Malom Keithel on Monday.
During the discussion, Nupi Samaj advisor Kh Indu raised concern that if Manipur Liquor Prohibition Act, 1991 is not strengthened, then the society will be in grave danger.
A select committee of Manipur Legislative Assembly, in a meeting held in August, 2021, had approved amendment to the Act to facilitate liquor export, which is unfortunate.
If liquor brewing is encouraged and further legalised, it would lead to increase in number of al cohol abusers in the state, especially considering the rising cases of liquor being used in religious gatherings, rituals and others.
This in turn would affect the young generation, she said, while adding that the lackadaisical attitude of the government towards fhose busted in alcohol and drug drives will be detrimental to the fut ure of the society.