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Himachal govt to launch massive anti-drug campaign soon: CM

Shimla, June 29 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today said that the government is preparing to launch a large-scale anti-drug campaign in the near future.
“Mapping is being conducted at the panchayat ward level to facilitate targeted intervention,” he stated.
The government is also forming a Special Task Force to clamp down on drug trafficking and recruitment process is already underway.
Additionally, 500 new posts will be filled in the Police department to strengthen enforcement efforts, he said.
He further said this during the 12th HP Police Half Marathon organized by the Himachal Pradesh Police Department to raise awareness against drug abuse, in Shimla.
Sukhu felicitated the winners of the marathon, which featured participation in men’s, women’s, and senior citizens’ (75+ years) categories.
Addressing the gathering on the occasion, the Chief Minister expressed serious concern over the involvement of government employees in drug-related activities.
He said that strict action has already been taken against 80 government employees facing legal proceedings so far.
He said even police personnel have been found involved in drug trafficking activities and added that the state government is considering to amend the Police Manual to ensure greater accountability within the force.
"Youth are the future of our nation and protecting them from the menace of drugs is a collective responsibility,” said the Chief Minister, reiterating the government’s policy of zero tolerance towards drug abuse.
The CM stated that the state is working on a two-pronged strategy, strict enforcement and a sensitive approach towards victims.
The present government has implemented the PIT-NDPS Act, which was not enforced during the previous BJP government’s five-year tenure. Under this Act, 40 detention orders have been approved, 36 of which were issued this year.
The government has also demolished properties belonging to seven drug peddlers and is actively pursuing action against others, he informed.
Furthermore, Sukhu added that the state has passed the HP Anti-Drugs Act, which distinguishes between offenders and victims. The law adopts a rehabilitative approach towards drug users, aiming to bring them back into the mainstream of society.
He urged parents to maintain open communication with their children and educate them about the harmful effects of drugs.
He called upon all sections of society to actively participate in the anti-drug campaign to safeguard the future of the youth.
As part of the awareness drive, the Chief Minister also released a special song of ‘Harmony of the Pines’ dedicated to the anti-drug campaign.
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