Gumla Administration Steps Up Crackdown on Drug Trade, Illegal Mining; Focus on Jail Security

The district administration has directed officials to intensify action against the illegal drug trade, illegal mining and unauthorised transportation of minerals, while strengthening security and infrastructure at the district jail.

A joint review meeting was held under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Dileshwar Mahto and Superintendent of Police Haris Bin Zama to assess measures related to the Narcotics Coordination mechanism (NCORD), prison security, transport and mining. The officials reviewed ongoing activities and issued instructions to the concerned departments.

To curb the illegal drug trade, the Deputy Commissioner directed officials to maintain strict surveillance across all blocks and conduct regular intensive checks against the illegal sale and trafficking of narcotic substances, including opium and brown sugar.

The Superintendent of Police instructed all police station in-charges to conduct continuous checks in their respective jurisdictions, keep suspicious locations in urban areas under close surveillance and take necessary action to prevent the sale and supply of narcotics near schools.

Special vigilance was also ordered during festivals, with intensified checking in both urban and rural areas.

To prevent the illegal sale of liquor, the Excise Department was directed to conduct raids at suspicious locations and roadside eateries, commonly known as line hotels. Officials were instructed to register cases in accordance with the law wherever illegal liquor sales were detected. Police station in-charges were also asked to conduct regular raids against unauthorised liquor sales.

During the review of mining activities, officials examined action taken against vehicles involved in illegal mining and the unauthorised transportation of minerals. The concerned department was directed to ensure appropriate enforcement measures against violations.

On road safety, the Superintendent of Police instructed officials to regularly use breath analysers to check drivers suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol. Violators are to face legal action and fines as prescribed under the law.

The meeting also focused on removing vehicles obstructing traffic and clearing encroachments in the Basia subdivision. Officials were directed to take the necessary steps to ensure the early opening of Silmul Bridge.

Regarding prison security, the officials discussed installing electric fencing around the newly constructed extended section of the district jail. Improving basic infrastructure in the newly constructed 16-bed hospital ward was also identified as a priority.

The meeting was attended by the Additional Collector, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Sub-Divisional Officers of Gumla, Basia and Chainpur, District Transport Officer, District Mining Officer, Jail Superintendent, Assistant Commissioner and Superintendent of the Excise Department, Food Safety Officer, police station in-charges from various blocks, and other concerned officials and staff.

The administration emphasised coordinated enforcement by the police and concerned departments to curb illegal activities, improve road safety and strengthen security infrastructure across the district.

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