<h1>Authorities ramp up oversight of private schools and unregulated madrassas over alleged student radicalisation and drug abuse</h1> Authorities are intensifying surveillance and investigations of educational institutions, especially private schools and unregulated madrassas, over alleged radicalisation of students-notably girls-and widespread narcotics use. Intelligence reports cite ideological indoctrination via fanatical clerics and social media, prompting warnings to schools and concerns from local groups about threats to traditional practices. Law enforcement has pursued a targeted anti-drug campaign resulting in arrests and criminal charges, and officials indicate a need for coordinated legal, regulatory and security responses to curb extremist recruitment, tighten oversight of religious and educational institutions, regulate online propaganda, and address narcotics trafficking and substitution to protect youths and public order.