Governor Indrasena Reddy Nallu on Friday lauded the government’s effort in maintain peace and law and order situation in Tripura.
In his speech in the sixth session of the 13th Tripura Legislative Assembly, the Governor said, “The state of Tripura is witnessing development in almost every sector including infrastructure, health care, education, agriculture and others under the guidance of the Centre and state leadership.”
“The state government has been working relentlessly to ensure that every citizen has access to basic amenities, education, healthcare, and economic opportunities,” he said and referred to key milestones, such as the historic Tripartite Agreement signed on March 2, 2024, between the Government of India, the Government of Tripura, and TIPRA Motha. He said, “This agreement promises to address issues related to the indigenous people of Tripura.”
He said, “The Memorandum of Settlement signed on September 5, 2024, with the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) and the All-Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF). I welcome the returnees to society and I am hopeful that they will contribute to building a developed Tripura and India.”
The Governor detailed the government’s efforts to tackle drug-related crimes, mentioning significant seizures and campaigns under the Nasha Mukt Abhiyan.
"As part of Nasha Mukt Abhiyan, 14,350 Kg of Ganja, 75,318 bottles of Cough Syrup, 5,83,465 tablets, and 7,520 gms of Heroin were seized during 2024-25(October). A total of 63,02,955 Ganja plants were destroyed, and 260 cases were registered with the arrest of 426 persons. Rs 10.03 Cr was collected as non-contact enforcement by Districts and Traffic Units, and 4,511 Awareness Campaigns were organised," he said.
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