Imphal, Nov. 17 -- Governor of Manipur, Ajay Kumar Bhalla, on Monday chaired the 10th State Level NCORD meeting at the Conference Hall of Raj Bhavan, Imphal. The meeting was attended by the Chief Secretary, DGP, senior officials, and representatives from law-enforcement and security agencies.

The meeting reviewed the scale and emerging patterns of narcotics trafficking, illicit poppy and cannabis cultivation, and drug abuse in Manipur. Detailed presentations were given by the Police, Narcotics and Affairs of Border (NAB), and other line departments, highlighting current challenges and operational gaps.

The Governor underscored the need for close coordination among all enforcement and security agencies to dismantle trafficking networks and...