Soreng, Dec. 2 -- Six individuals have been detained in Soreng (Sikkim) as the district administration intensifies its crackdown on drug abuse. The operation was carried out by Nayabazar Police Station as part of the ongoing effort to curb illegal drug activity in the region.

The individuals detained have been identified as Manoj Pradhan (38) of Nayabazar, Manoj Pariyar (35) of Nayabazar, Dipesh Tamang (35) of Jorethang, Javed Alam (39) of Nayabazar, Saroj Rai (31) of Nayabazar, and Nima Sherpa (28) of Nayabazar.

According to police reports, all six individuals admitted to consuming contraband substances during questioning. They were taken to the Community Health Centre in Jorethang for medical examination, where they tested positive us...