Agartala, June 25 -- On the occasion of International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha sounded a strong warning against drug peddlers, declaring a "war against drugs" and highlighting Tripura's growing vulnerability as a trafficking corridor due to its proximity to the Bangladesh border.

During an event organized by the Narcotics Control Bureau, Tripura Zonal Unit, the Chief Minister also flagged off a motorcycle rally and attended a blood donation camp held to mark the occasion.

"Drug traffickers are using Tripura as a corridor. Greed drives this illegal trade, but our children are the ones suffering. It is their blood that this menace stains," Saha said.

To tackle the crisis, the state...