Guwahati, April 18 -- Congress MP from Tura, Saleng A Sangma, on Thursday launched a scathing attack on the Meghalaya state government, accusing it of failing to control illegal trade and smuggling activities along the state's porous border with Bangladesh.

MP Saleng alleges that the negligence of the state is directly contributing to the rapid expansion of the drug crisis and a disturbing rise in HIV infections, particularly among children in the state.

Saleng expressed deep concern over the escalating situation, stating that the number of drug users in Meghalaya has surged over 3 lakh.

He stated the alarming increase in HIV infections among children as a direct consequence of the unchecked drug trade.

The MP further raised concerns ...