Agartala: The chief minister of Tripura Dr Manik Saha has formed a task force to protect the state from the scourge of drug peddlers who are playing with the lives of youths.

“For the past few years I have noticed that our youths are getting addicted towards drugs. This is a matter of serious concern. So, I have decided to set up a task force and its primary responsibility will be to contain the activities of drug peddlers in the state,” Dr Saha said.