State authorities in Mizoram have stepped up their crackdown on illicit narcotics networks with the rollout of the second phase of Operation Jericho. The renewed initiative focuses on tightening border boundaries, choking smuggling corridors, and dismantling illicit distribution channels ahead of the upcoming festive period. Law enforcement agencies are concentrating on preventing unlawful narcotics shipments from entering and crossing the region.
Director General of Police (DGP) Sharad Agarwal officially launched Operation Jericho 2 during an official gathering at the police headquarters located in Aizawl. The renewed mission prioritizes blocking transit points and targeting organized syndicates that operate across jurisdictional boundaries.
Deployment of Armed Battalions and District Supervision
Field enforcement for this expanded drive involves personnel drawn from the first, third, and fifth battalions of the Mizoram Armed Police. In addition, troops from the first Indian Reserve Battalion have been assigned to reinforce operational units on the ground. Overall command and execution across individual jurisdictions will be directly supervised by the respective district superintendents of police.
Border districts are receiving heightened attention because of their strategic geographic position. Law enforcement planners have designated these frontier zones as critical barriers to curb the influx, transit, and distribution of contraband substances into internal markets.
Enforcement Track Record and Preceding Operations
The original iteration of Operation Jericho was rolled out on September 1, 2025, bringing together the Mizoram Police, the Excise and Narcotics Department, and the Central Young Mizo Association (CYMA). Under that initial drive, security personnel established field positions across 22 villages located along the Myanmar border in Champhai district. Operational units worked alongside district law enforcement, civil society groups, Village Defence Parties (VDPs), and local YMA units to disrupt cross-border supply lines.
By March 31, when dedicated tactical deployments concluded, authorities had registered 203 formal cases, arrested 298 individuals, and confiscated illicit narcotics valued at approximately Rs 391.95 crore. Local district police forces subsequently carried the operations forward using their regular personnel. As of October 26, cumulative figures recorded under the campaign climbed to 447 registered cases, 663 arrests, and confiscated contraband valued at roughly Rs 843.47 crore.
Intelligence-Led Vigilance and Community Coordination
Operation Jericho 2 will run under the direct leadership of district superintendents of police, maintaining structured cooperation with civic groups and local community representatives. The strategic framework rests on actionable intelligence, close coordination among diverse public agencies, continuous border oversight, and active civic involvement.
Government authorities have urged local residents to remain vigilant and support law enforcement by immediately reporting illicit drug transactions, smuggling movements, or associated criminal activities to official channels.
