Assam CM announces ‘ruthless’ anti-drugs drive

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has launched a 'ruthless' anti-drug campaign, emphasizing improved inter-state coordination with West Bengal. The state has seized significant quantities of narcotics over the past five years.
Why it matters
The campaign highlights the political and logistical challenges of drug trafficking in Northeast India and the importance of cross-state cooperation.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday (July 12, 2026) announced a “ruthless’ drive against drug trafficking and said inter-State coordination to break the backbone of the drug cartels improved after the installation of a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in West Bengal.
The article focuses on the achievements of a BJP-led government, reflecting the political framing of the source.
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