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A zero-tolerance policy is being implemented in Himachal Pradesh to curb the problem of drug abuse. To prevent drug abuse in the state, the state government has formed Special Task Force (STF) and Anti-Narcotics Task Force, (ANTF) which is continuously working to tackle this issue. Himachal Pradesh Police has achieved remarkable success in the campaign being run against drugs during the last week.
This campaign is being run by Himachal Pradesh Police under the guidance and guidelines of the Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh.
During the period from 19-05-2025 to 19-06-2025, 183 NDPS cases were registered by the STF (14 commercial, 85 intermediate, 58 small quantity, 21 cultivation-related, 5 under Section 27), resulting in 258 arrests. Under the PIT NDPS Act, 21 preventive detention proposals were initiated; 6 detention orders were sanctioned (3 Solan, 1 each in Sirmaur, Nurpur, Kangra), with 4 proposals pending approval.
Property worth ₹2.69 crore was attached in 5 cases, awaiting confirmation by the competent authority.
Seizures included: 33.59 kg Charas, 1.08 kg Heroin, 71.62 kg Poppy Husk, 3.39 kg Opium, 2415 tablets/capsules, 28.07 g Amphetamine, 22.08 g Ketamine, 41 injections/375 ml, 10 boxes, 0.28 g LSD, and 1,33,309 plants under cultivation.
Similarly, during the last one month 12 ND&PS cases were registered by the Anti-Narcotics Task Force and contraband seized i.e. Charas 8.456, Heroin=129.80 gms, Poppy Husk= 17.065 kg, Capsule=480 nos and Poppy Plants=1,30,759 Nos
The Special Task Force and Anti-Narcotics Task Force are also raising awareness among the general public about the harmful effects of drugs through awareness campaigns. These campaigns involve students from schools and colleges, who are encouraged to provide suggestions on how to tackle the problem of drug abuse. Additionally, to help catch drug traffickers, the general public is encouraged to use the “Drug Free Himachal” app and the toll-free helpline number 1908. Anyone can easily provide confidential information without revealing their identity.
