A drug addicted youth apprehended while pickpocketing a girl passenger at Silchar railway station on Tuesday. The railway passengers beat him and handed him over to the railway police.
Investigations reveal that the youth resorted to pickpocketing as a means to procure funds for his drug addiction. This incident is not an isolated one, as he has been previously caught engaging in similar criminal activities in Silchar, necessitating police intervention. The individual in question, identifying himself as Alom Laskar and hailing from Sonai in Cachar District, is evidently trapped in the vicious cycle of drug dependency.
Silchar Town has recently witnessed a surge in the availability of illicit drugs, rendering them easily accessible in the local market. Consequently, a growing number of young individuals are falling prey to addiction, resorting to antisocial and criminal behavior to finance their drug habits. This alarming trend demands immediate attention from the Cachar Police and the State Government of Assam.
To address this pressing issue, it is imperative that the authorities take stringent measures to curb drug smuggling activities. Without a firm and concerted effort, the prevalence of such criminal behavior is poised to escalate exponentially in Silchar. The responsibility lies with the Cachar Police, who should intensify their vigilance and adopt proactive strategies to intercept and apprehend drug smugglers. Equally important is the collaboration between law enforcement agencies and the State Government, ensuring the implementation of comprehensive measures to combat the drug menace.