Excise Minister Prithviraj Harichandan presided over a state-level conference of Excise Superintendents in Bhubaneswar, emphasizing that illegal drug trafficking is causing law and order issues. He directed officials to take strict action against professional criminals based on intelligence reports and ensure legal convictions. Over the last two years, record amounts of narcotics have been seized. The meeting also discussed preventing cannabis cultivation by providing alternative livelihood options to locals and improving administrative reforms within the department. https://sambad.in/state/state-excise-superintendents-conference-odisha-illegal-drug-trade-law-and-order-concerns-12005355 #creator program