The Meghalaya High Court has asked the state government and other concerned authorities to submit detailed status reports on the measures taken to tackle drug abuse and strengthen rehabilitation mechanisms for addicts.
The High Court issued the direction during the hearing of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by Mewaker Lyngdoh.
The Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Revati Mohite Dere and Justice Wanlura Diengdoh asked all respondents to place reports before the court on the implementation of steps aimed at addressing the growing drug menace.
During the hearing, Additional Advocate General Khalid Khan informed the court that the Chief Secretary had constituted a Monitoring Committee on December 16, 2025. The committee was constituted in compliance with an earlier order dated December 10, 2025.
He further stated that the committee held its first meeting on December 19, 2025, and is expected to recommend appropriate measures within three weeks to initiate structured action to prevent drug addiction among children and address substance abuse in the state.