The Harijan Panchayat Committee (HPC) has sought urgent police action against an “alarming rise” in drug peddling and drug abuse in Harijan Colony at Them Iew Mawlong, Shillong.
The HCP also suggested a few measures to tackle the menace, including approval to set up a youth volunteer wing to curb narcotics trade in the area.
The HPC, in a letter to police authorities, said drug peddlers were openly selling narcotics in the locality despite complaints in the past.
The menace has caused “severe social and health hazards” with more and more youth falling prey to drugs.
“It is strongly apprehended that these peddlers are deliberately targeting and encouraging the youth of our community with ulterior motives to morally degrade our society and ensure that we cannot stand as respectable and believable citizens of the state,” the HPC said.
The HPC made the appeal following its general body meeting on June 28 where residents unanimously resolved to take “prompt and stringent community action” against drug peddling with active police help.