Punjab Newsline, Shimla, Feburary 22-
The State Govt, under the leadership of CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, has intensified its efforts to combat drug abuse and trafficking through strict law enforcement, coordinated action and public participation. A government spokesperson stated today that the Police Department, in collaboration with various enforcement agencies, has successfully dismantled drug networks, confiscated illicit assets and taken stringent legal action against offenders under the NDPS Act and the PIT NDPS Act, 1988.
The government is taking strict action against police personnel and government employees found involved in drug trafficking. In addition to enforcement measures, awareness campaigns are being conducted regularly to educate people about the dangers of drug abuse.
During year 2024, 45 proposals for preventive detention were submitted, compared to none until 2022 and four detention orders were sanctioned against repeat offenders. The government is also planning to introduce the Himachal Pradesh Anti-Drug Act in the upcoming Vidhan Sabha session to strengthen legal provisions, impose stricter penalties on repeat offenders and promote rehabilitation for addicts and first-time minor offenders.
Cracking down on drug-related assets, the government confiscated illegal properties worth Rs. 9 crore in 2024 and initiated a systematic drive to seal and demolish properties linked to drug activities.