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Himachal Anti-Chitta campaign: 179 preventive detention orders, properties worth Rs 37.78 cr attached

Shimla, Nov 15 (UNI)Himachal Pradesh's year-long Anti-Chitta campaign has combined mass public mobilisation with tougher enforcement, with 179 preventive detention orders and properties worth Rs 37.78 crore confirmed in 77 financial investigation cases, as the state government marked the first anniversary of the Anti-Chitta Jan Andolan on Sunday.
Launched by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu from the historic Ridge in Shimla on November 15, 2025, the campaign has evolved into a statewide people's movement, with the government adopting a multi-pronged strategy involving police action, financial investigations, public awareness and grassroots participation to combat drug abuse.
Six major walkathons were organised in Shimla, Dharamshala, Hamirpur, Bilaspur, Una and Mandi during the past year, attracting thousands of participants, particularly young people. More than 15,000 people participated in the Hamirpur walkathon, over 16,000 in Bilaspur and more than 30,000 in Una. A mini-marathon organised at the Ridge in Shimla on June 5, 2026, also witnessed participation of around 15,000 people.
Through these programmes, Sukhu has appealed to young people to stay away from drugs and channel their energy towards education, sports, innovation and constructive activities.
The government has emphasised that combating the drug menace requires collective efforts beyond police action, involving educational institutions, panchayati raj institutions, youth organisations, parents and civil society.
On the enforcement front, Himachal Pradesh Police and the Special Task Force have intensified intelligence-based operations and action against organised drug trafficking networks.
During a 36-hour statewide special drive in November 2025, police established 208 checkpoints, checked 27,982 vehicles, registered 25 cases under the NDPS Act and arrested 33 accused.
The government has also extended surveillance to courier service warehouses, medical stores, pharmaceutical wholesalers and establishments around educational institutions to prevent the diversion and distribution of prohibited substances. As many as 433 courier warehouses were inspected in January 2026 and another 444 in July 2026. A special operation in December 2025 resulted in the seizure of restricted medicines and cash worth Rs 24 lakh.
Preventive action against habitual offenders has also been strengthened. Under the PIT-NDPS Act, 179 preventive detention orders have been issued since the launch of the movement, compared to 46 orders before its commencement. The government has also assigned detention powers to an officer of ADG rank to expedite action against drug traffickers.
Financial investigations have emerged as another key component of the campaign, with properties valued at Rs 37.78 crore confirmed by the competent authority in 77 cases. These include properties worth around Rs 6.03 crore in three cases during 2025 and Rs 31.76 crore in 74 cases during 2026. The exercise is aimed at targeting the financial foundations of organised drug trafficking rather than limiting action to criminal proceedings against individual offenders.
At the grassroots level, the campaign has focused on 234 drug-affected and vulnerable panchayats, where drug prevention committees are being strengthened to promote community vigilance, awareness and timely sharing of information.
The government has also initiated legal and departmental action against government employees and police personnel found involved in NDPS cases. Encroachments involving 22 properties of NDPS accused on government land have been removed or demolished.
On the occasion of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking on June 26, 2026, narcotic substances worth approximately Rs 13.28 crore were destroyed at 10 locations across the state in accordance with prescribed procedures.
The Chief Minister has appealed to youth, parents, teachers, panchayat representatives and social organisations to actively participate in the movement, share credible information about drug trafficking with authorities and support people affected by addiction in accessing treatment and rehabilitation.
On completion of one year, the government has reiterated its resolve to intensify the campaign, with a continued focus on dismantling trafficking networks, pursuing the financial assets of drug offenders, strengthening intelligence-based enforcement and expanding preventive initiatives in vulnerable communities.
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