Kohima, Jan 26: Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Monday said that Nagaland has remained one of the most peaceful states in the country over the past several years, with a stable law and order situation and no major security concerns.
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| Nagaland Chief Minister Dr. Neiphiu Rio delivers his Republic Day address |
Delivering his Republic Day address at the Nagaland Civil Secretariat Plaza, the Chief Minister cited the National Crime Records Bureau’s Crime in India 2023 report, which places Nagaland among the safest states in the country. According to the report, the state recorded a cognisable crime rate of 84.9 per lakh population, the second lowest in India.
Dr. Rio said the state government and the Nagaland Police have taken sustained measures to maintain peace and further strengthen enforcement capabilities. He noted that the police have enhanced their response to emerging forms of crime by building a robust cybercrime architecture, actively using national cyber platforms, and intensifying action against financial and online offences.
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Highlighting the fight against drug abuse and trafficking, the Chief Minister said Nagaland Police has been carrying out an intensive campaign targeting narcotics networks. Over the past year, police seized 230 kilograms of NDPS drugs and around one lakh units of synthetic drugs. A total of 135 NDPS cases were registered, leading to the arrest of 218 persons.
He said the strong enforcement actions reflect the state’s commitment to safeguarding communities from drug-related harm and align with broader security and social objectives aimed at ensuring peace and public safety across Nagaland.
