Punjab Newsline, Shimla, March 15-
CM Sukhvinder Sukhu today visited IGMC, Shimla to enquire about the well-being of former legislator Bamber Thakur, who sustained gunshot injuries on Friday at Bilaspur. The Chief Minister wished him a speedy recovery.
In an informal talk with the media persons, the Chief Minister said that doctors are giving him best treatment and he is out of danger. He said that this is a highly serious matter and police has been directed to take swift action against the perpetrators.
Responding to a question, Sukhu said, "Protest is a democratic right of Opposition, but they must also cooperate with the Government. First question is how the drug mafia was allowed to flourish in the State. Due to the earnest efforts of our government, drug cases have dropped by 30 percent. I have ordered a crackdown on the drug mafia in a recent meeting and the state government will introduce Bills in the ongoing budget session of Vidhan Sabha to impose stringent measures against organized crimes and drug networks."