West Bengal CM Suvendu Bandyopadhyay Warns of Drug Smuggling in Sunderbans

The West Bengal Chief Minister, Suvendu Bandyopadhyay, recently highlighted the growing problem of drug smuggling and illegal infiltration in the Sunderbans mangrove forest. In a statement to the media, he stressed that the issue poses a serious threat to both the environment and public safety. Bandyopadhyay urged state authorities to enhance monitoring and strengthen security measures in the area. He called for a joint effort by police, forest departments, and local residents to identify and dismantle smuggling networks. The CM added that increased patrols and better intelligence gathering would help protect the fragile ecosystem and prevent illicit trade from undermining the region’s ecological balance. He emphasized the need for community awareness and cooperation, promising that the state would support any initiative that improves security and preserves the Sunderbans heritage.