The Mizoram government has stepped up security preparations ahead of Christmas and New Year, with coordinated measures planned to maintain law and order and curb drug- and alcohol-related activities during the festive season.
A high-level meeting chaired by Home Minister K Sapdanga in Aizawl reviewed the arrangements. Officials from the police, Excise and Narcotics Department, district administration, Aizawl Municipal Corporation (AMC) and Central Young Mizo Association (CYMA) attended the meeting.
Sapdanga called for coordinated efforts among all stakeholders to ensure peaceful celebrations. Excise and Narcotics Minister Lalnghinglova Hmar said joint efforts to combat drugs had yielded positive results in recent months. He welcomed the arrests of drug traffickers during Operation Trident and presented a report on his department’s activities under the operation.
Inspector General of Police (Headquarters) H Ramthengliana announced the launch of Operation Peace Christmas and New Year to strengthen security during the festive period. He also outlined personnel deployment plans and reviewed the ongoing anti-drug drive, Operation Jericho-2.
Aizawl Superintendent of Police Zosangliana said the city had been divided into four zones and 18 sectors to streamline security arrangements.
Excise and Narcotics Commissioner Z Lalhmangaiha said leave for department personnel would be restricted during the festive period to ensure adequate manpower. Serving personnel and trainees would be deployed for enforcement duties.
The meeting also decided to strengthen round-the-clock surveillance at key and sensitive locations across Aizawl. Additional safety measures for the upcoming Winter Festival were also discussed as part of the broader security arrangements.
