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Politics
Mizoram Govt to Revise Drug Control Laws, Considers State‑Specific Bill
✍️ Northeast Today
🗓 21 Jul 2026, 07:03 PM
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The Mizoram government announced a review of its drug control framework and is exploring the possibility of a new state‑specific legislation to curb substance abuse.
The Mizoram government has announced that it will review its existing drug control measures in light of rising substance abuse cases across the state.
The decision comes after a series of consultations with law‑enforcement agencies, medical experts and community leaders who highlighted gaps in the current legal framework.
Officials said the review will examine stricter penalties for possession, enhanced monitoring of pharmaceutical outlets, and better rehabilitation facilities. A draft state‑specific bill is being drafted to address local challenges such as the trafficking of illicit drugs through the porous borders.
The next phase will involve a public hearing and a consultation period before the bill is introduced in the state assembly later this year.
The decision comes after a series of consultations with law‑enforcement agencies, medical experts and community leaders who highlighted gaps in the current legal framework.
Officials said the review will examine stricter penalties for possession, enhanced monitoring of pharmaceutical outlets, and better rehabilitation facilities. A draft state‑specific bill is being drafted to address local challenges such as the trafficking of illicit drugs through the porous borders.
The next phase will involve a public hearing and a consultation period before the bill is introduced in the state assembly later this year.