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Crime
CM Sarma flags new drug trafficking route through Arunachal Pradesh into Assam
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🗓 28 Aug 2026, 07:38 AM
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Assam's chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma warned that a fresh drug smuggling corridor is emerging via Arunachal Pradesh, posing a security challenge for the state.
In a recent public address, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma highlighted the emergence of a new drug trafficking corridor that runs through Arunachal Pradesh before entering Assam. He described the route as a growing concern for law‑enforcement agencies and the broader community.
The chief minister urged the state police and border security forces to intensify surveillance and interdiction efforts along the identified pathway. He also called for greater coordination with the Arunachal Pradesh administration to disrupt the flow of illicit substances.
The warning comes amid ongoing efforts across the Northeast to curb narcotics smuggling, which has historically exploited porous borders and rugged terrain. Sarma's statement underscores the government's resolve to address any new channels that threaten public safety and health.
The chief minister urged the state police and border security forces to intensify surveillance and interdiction efforts along the identified pathway. He also called for greater coordination with the Arunachal Pradesh administration to disrupt the flow of illicit substances.
The warning comes amid ongoing efforts across the Northeast to curb narcotics smuggling, which has historically exploited porous borders and rugged terrain. Sarma's statement underscores the government's resolve to address any new channels that threaten public safety and health.