Champawat district authorities have stepped up village-level surveillance to counter the rising drug-threat in the hilly region. In a targeted session held in the Patt ni and Devi Dhura areas, Gram Prahari were briefed on identifying and reporting drug trafficking, illegal cannabis cultivation, and other narcotic activities. The training stressed strict adherence to the NDPS Act rules and instructed volunteers to alert police immediately if they observe suspicious activity in their villages.
Officials demonstrated how to operate the Mannat Portal, a confidential channel for sharing information related to drug crimes. They highlighted that information from local residents and Gram Prahari can significantly aid the prevention effort, especially in remote or mountainous locales where enforcement bodies have limited reach.
The exercise underscores a broader strategy: empower local communities with timely information and responsive reporting mechanisms to deter illegal drug networks that operate across hills and far-flung regions. Police noted that community vigilance is a critical complement to formal policing in stopping the illicit cannabis cultivation and narcotics trade at its early stages.
Authorities reiterated the need for ongoing awareness programs across the district and assured that the identity of informants would be fully protected to encourage more people to come forward with information. The overarching objective is to strengthen the anti-drug campaign by boosting community participation and ensuring faster information flow to the police.
The initiative reflects a commitment to maintaining safety in Champawat by linking rural residents with the NDPS Act framework and modern information-sharing tools, aiming for faster actionable insights and closer collaboration between police and village custodians of law.
