Shillong, May 28: President of Hynniewtrep Youth Council Roy Kupar Synrem, who appeared before the investigating officer on Tuesday in connection with the eviction of Lum Survey settlers, said the drive against drug trafficking will continue linking the eviction with drug issue.
Speaking to reporters, the HYC leader said the organisation is committed in its fight against drug menace despite people indulging in drug trafficking are finding ways and means to ensure their business is not affected.
Two others- vice president Donboklang Kharlyngdoh and assistant general secretary Isaac Basaiawmoit- will also appear before the police.
Synrem said, “We have nothing to say against the police department but we along with the people have seen the condition of the place at Lum Survey. We have done our duty and today I have come to appear before the Sadar police station and we will cooperate with the investigation.”
He urged people to extend support to the HYC in its fight to eradicate the drug menace from the society,. “We also know that the amount of money generated from the selling and supplying of drugs is huge and we also understand that the people indulged in such illegal activities will do what it takes to get us out of their way”, he said.
Synrem added that the organisation will continue to bring drug users back to the mainstream.
