BISHALGARH (Sepahijala Dist), July 12 (TIWN): Amid much hyped "Nesha Mukt Tripura" slogans, rapid rise of Drug peddling in state affecting the law and order everyday. In Bishalgarh, public are frustrated over the increasing torments of the drug dealers led them to launch a massive protest today by blocking National Highway at Parimal Chowmuhani. According to the angry agitators, even after much complaints registered in the police station, no action was taken by police against the drug peddlers. Today agitators led by local women blocked the National Highway demanding immediate action against the drug smugglers. To control the situation, Sepahijala DM Biswashree B rushed to the spot and talked to the agitators. Initially, the agitators were unready to withdraw the protest. They said, drugs are killing the youths of the society. From Tablets to Phensedyl, Ganja and so many varieties are sold to the youth illegally and permanently damaging their lives. Shockingly, the drug business is run beside the Highway. After much attempts, at last the people were ready to withdraw the protest but they have told the DM if their demands are not fulfilled and the culprits are not arrested then they will go in further protest.

The DM has assured to take action against the culprits and asked the agitators to write a complaint properly and to submit before her, so that she can take action.

Massive traffic jam was caused due to the unannounced road-blockade. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suO6NKm8FAU  Locals blocked National Highway in protest against rapid Drug peddling at Bishalgarh Parimal Chowmuhani. Sepahijala DM Biswasree B reached on spot, assured the mob to take proper action against the culprits. TIWN Video July 12, 2021