Manner of inducement in this election has shifted from liquor to drugs: Nagaland DGP

Nagaland, Feb 15: Nagaland DGP Rupin Sharma has categorically said the manner of inducement in this election has shifted from liquor to drugs.

Addressing media persons in Kohima on Wednesday, Sharma said with the number of drug users increasing, liquor is being substituted by drug. Without specifying the number of people using drugs, he informed that around 6 to 8 Police personnel have been arrested for dealing in drugs. The DGP said, as per preliminary reports, 53 cases were registered in the state under Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act in the last 20 days. On election violence related cases, Sharma said, vulnerable areas have been strengthened, except few incidents reported in Mokokchung, Wokha and Longleng.  He said that, Zunheboto which has a history of violence during election, so far is peaceful. Sharma said, till date 15 people in Mokokchung, 8 in Wokha and one in Longleng have been arrested. The DGP however said, the overall law and order situation in the state is peaceful till date.  On cash seizures, he said, 3.65 crore rupees have been seized till yesterday with Dimapur topping the list. DGP Sharma further appealed the citizens not to carry more than 50,000 rupees without valid documents during the Model Code of Conduct for election are in force.

Speaking on the occasion, Sharma said the system has been done to upgrade the capabilities of the Police Department in keeping vigil among the people visiting hotels and guesthouses, not only during the election time, but in the future too. He said the system will provide a hassle-free, paper-free and quick access to information about suspected movements among the visitors. The DGP clarified that this is not an imposition on the privacy of the guests, but it is mandatory by law for hotels and guesthouses to provide basic data of the people staying in their establishments. He said the system will also make the state more secure as now people will be hesitant to stay in hotels and guesthouses under fake identities or without proper and verified documents. The DGP urged all hoteliers to make optimum use of the facility to safeguard their establishments against unwanted and illegal activities. The system can be accessed through the portal nglphotelcheckin.com on mobile phones or computers. Under the system, hotels will be required to register in the site with a valid email address and submit the details of all the guests on a daily basis.