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Himachal seizes drug-linked assets worth Rs 92 crore, vows strict action against chitta traffickers

Shimla, Nov 13 (UNI)Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Friday reiterated the state government's zero-tolerance policy towards drug trafficking, asserting that there would be no leniency towards those involved in the sale of chitta and destruction of young lives.
He said properties worth Rs 92 crore, allegedly acquired through illegal drug activities, had been seized during the present government's tenure.
Addressing a gathering after leading an anti-chitta awareness walkathon in Mandi, the Chief Minister appealed to people, particularly the youth, to actively participate in the campaign against drug abuse and help make Himachal Pradesh a drug-free state.
The walkathon began at Paddal Ground, proceeded towards the Bus Stand and Seri Manch before returning to its starting point.
A large number of students and local residents from across the district participated in the event. The Chief Minister also administered an anti-chitta pledge to the participants and urged them to remain vigilant against drug-related activities.
Sukhu said the government was taking strict and sustained action against the drug trade, but the menace could not be tackled through government and police measures alone.
It required the collective efforts of every section of society.
"There is no place in Himachal Pradesh for those who sell chitta and destroy the lives of our youth for money," he said, adding that strict legal action was being taken against drug peddlers and traffickers.
He said 22 properties constructed on government land had been vacated and demolished during the present government's tenure. Besides, assets worth Rs 92 crore allegedly acquired through illegal drug activities had been seized.
The police were continuously acting against drug networks and traffickers within the framework of law, he added.
The Chief Minister called upon parents, teachers, panchayats, Mahila Mandals, Yuva Mandals and educational institutions to join the campaign.
He said the fight against drugs needed to become a people's movement, with the youth playing a leading role in protecting society from addiction.
Urging people not to remain silent on witnessing the sale of chitta or other drugs, Sukhu asked them to share credible information with the authorities through the emergency toll-free number 112.
He said the government had also made provisions to reward individuals providing accurate and reliable information about drug traffickers.
Recounting the campaign's progress, he said the anti-chitta movement was launched nearly a year ago to unite society against drug abuse.
Thousands of people had participated in an awareness march in Shimla on November 5, 2025, followed by public participation in Dharamshala on December 1, Hamirpur on December 16 and Bilaspur on December 26 last year. The campaign also received public support in Una on September 16, 2026.
Sukhu said the enthusiasm witnessed in Mandi reflected the growing public resolve against drugs.
He particularly appreciated students who had travelled from remote areas of the district to participate in the walkathon.
On the occasion, the Chief Minister also laid the foundation stone of a District Library building in Mandi, which would be constructed at a cost of Rs 6.55 crore.
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