Shimla, June 25 (IANS) Expressing concern over rising drug-related issues in border areas of the state, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Sunday said his government is contemplating to form a dedicated special task force to combat the menace.
He emphasised the need for strict action against drug peddlers and increased awareness campaigns to break free the youth from the clutches of drugs.
Presiding over a ceremony at the Gaiety Theatre here, the Chief Minister presented prizes to winners of events organised under the ‘Pradhav’ (wipe out drugs) campaign.
“The state government has taken up the issue of making the narcotics act more stringent with the Central government so that the properties of drug peddlers can be confiscated and strict action can be taken against them,” Sukhu said.
To tackle drug addiction and aid rehabilitation of affected individuals, the government plans to establish two state-of-the-art drug de-addiction-cum-rehabilitation centres in the state.
The land is being identified for setting up each centre, which will focus on providing effective treatment and support to those in need, he said, adding as the government “continues its endeavour to combat drug abuse, Himachal remains committed to ensuring the welfare and prosperity of its citizens”.
Sukhu also highlighted the importance of modernising the police department and said the government would extend full support to enhance the capabilities of law enforcement.
He advocated the use of modern technologies like artificial intelligence to make the police department more efficient.
He said the state has sanctioned four new police stations, with three to be located on the Kiratpur-Manali four-lane Highway and one in Bir in Kangra district.
The Chief Minister said despite the poor financial condition of the state, the government was making earnest efforts to provide citizen-centric governance, so that the people of the state could avail government facilities at ease. The Chief Minister also administered the anti-drugs oath to the participants.
–IANS
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