It has been just a month ago that Tobacco Control Act of Bhutan was into force and already two poor chaps were caught and detained. The first one not only created news in the country, it has caught the attention of the the international media and affected the sentiments of even
the Hon'ble Opposition Leader who is also the law maker. Recently, BHUTAN TODAY's reporter Chencho Dema was so much engrossed by what the OL has posted on his blog where he has called the Citizen's movement of amend the law. Many applauded the OL and many also questioned and criticized the OL.
Now, as a law enforcement person, I am equally worried and concerned about the situation. Though I am neither for nor against the Act, as one of the key implementers of the Act is made to think. I realized that as the implementer I have done nothing wrong and would not feel that regret for enforcing the Act as mandated.
The question now is for the legislators and as far as I know about the Act, it is more stringent pertaining to the smuggling. I have assumed the following reasons for why it has become stringent.
1. The past rules and regulations failed to curb the smuggling of tobacco and tobacco related products.
the Hon'ble Opposition Leader who is also the law maker. Recently, BHUTAN TODAY's reporter Chencho Dema was so much engrossed by what the OL has posted on his blog where he has called the Citizen's movement of amend the law. Many applauded the OL and many also questioned and criticized the OL.
Now, as a law enforcement person, I am equally worried and concerned about the situation. Though I am neither for nor against the Act, as one of the key implementers of the Act is made to think. I realized that as the implementer I have done nothing wrong and would not feel that regret for enforcing the Act as mandated.
The question now is for the legislators and as far as I know about the Act, it is more stringent pertaining to the smuggling. I have assumed the following reasons for why it has become stringent.
1. The past rules and regulations failed to curb the smuggling of tobacco and tobacco related products.
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