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Shimla
In a major crackdown against drug trafficking, the State Government on Monday dismissed the services of 11 police personnel found involved in the illegal trade of chitta. The action, taken under Article 311(2)(b) of the Constitution of India, reflects the government’s zero-tolerance policy against drugs and its determination to uphold integrity within the police force.
Presiding over a high-level meeting in Shimla, Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said that the police have the primary responsibility to act strictly against drug suppliers. He emphasized that if police personnel themselves are found engaged in drug-related activities, stringent action becomes inevitable.
“No one is above the law, and those who promote the illegal trade of chitta and other drugs will not be spared, regardless of their rank or position,” the Chief Minister asserted, sending a strong message that there is no place in the force for violators of the law.
Personnel Dismissed
The dismissed officials include:
- Inspector Neeraj Kumar, 1st Indian Reserve Battalion, Bangarh
- Constable Shubham Thakur, District Bilaspur
- Constable Kapil, 3rd Indian Reserve Battalion, Pandoh
- Constable Shiv Kumar, SDRF
- Constable Lakshya Chauhan, Shimla District Police
- Constable/Driver Vishal Thakur, SV & ACB
- Constable Gaurav Verma, 4th Indian Reserve Battalion, Jungleberry
- Constable/Driver Sandeep Rana, 2nd Indian Reserve Battalion, Sakoh
- Constable Ankush Kumar, SDRF
- Constable Rajat Chandel, State CID
- Constable Rahul Verma, Shimla District Police
All were found to be involved in cases registered under the NDPS Act.
Government Directives and Public Appeal
The Chief Minister directed all departments to prepare detailed reports of employees involved in drug trafficking and submit them to the Chief Secretary. He also ordered investigations into properties acquired through drug money. The government has activated emergency number 112 for citizens to share information related to chitta and appealed to the public to come forward without fear.
Rewards for Information
To encourage public participation, the government has announced attractive rewards for information leading to drug seizures:
- ₹10,000 for recovery of up to 2 grams
- ₹25,000 for 5 grams
- ₹50,000 for 25 grams
- ₹5 lakh for 1 kilogram
- ₹10 lakh for seizures exceeding 1 kilogram
Informers providing leads on major drug syndicates will be rewarded with amounts exceeding ₹5 lakh.
Meeting Highlights
Director General of Police Ashok Tiwari presented details of police actions against chitta. The meeting was attended by Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Minister Anirudh Singh, Chief Secretary Sanjay Gupta, Principal Advisor to the CM Ram Subhag Singh, Additional Chief Secretary K.K. Pant, Secretary to the CM Rakesh Kanwar, Secretary C. Palrasu, Advocate General Anup Rattan, Director Rural Development Raghav Sharma, and other senior officials.
