In a focused initiative to strengthen the rule of law and address the growing concerns of narco-terrorism and drug trafficking in Manipur, HQ IGAR (South) hosted a two-day intensive capsule on the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act on 16 and 17 May 2025.
The capsule was conducted with the assistance of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), with expert instruction provided by Mr. R. Sudhakar, IPS, Deputy Director General NCB, Mr. P.R. Mishra, SC, Additional Director NCB and officers from NCB Imphal.
As Manipur continues to emerge as a vulnerable corridor for the trafficking of narcotics and arms, the Assam Rifles remains committed to enhancing the legal and operational competence of its personnel. The workshop covered vital aspects of the NDPS Act, including prohibited activities, punishment scales, search and seizure procedures, burden of proof and judicial processes. Modules also highlighted landmark court rulings, inter-agency Roles and the importance of ethical enforcement in fragile socio-political environments.
The capsule culminated with a closing address by the Inspector General, Assam Rifles (South), who emphasised the urgency of upskilling in both legal and technological domains. He highlighted the growing sophistication of trafficking networks and stressed the need for inter-agency coordination, use of forensic and digital tools and strict adherence to lawful procedures to effectively combat the challenge.
The initiative underlines IGAR (South)’s proactive approach to restore stability and uphold justice in the region.
