The Himachal Pradesh government has taken strict action by dismissing 11 police personnel for their involvement in dealing with ‘chitta,’ a synthetic narcotic. This decision aligns with the state’s zero-tolerance stance against drugs and the personnel were implicated in cases under the NDPS Act.
The dismissals were executed under Article 311(2)(b) of the Constitution, as stated in an official announcement following a high-level meeting presided over by the Chief Minister in Shimla. Emphasizing the police force’s duty to combat ‘chitta’ and drug suppliers, the Chief Minister stressed the necessity of stringent actions against any police personnel engaged in drug-related activities.
The Chief Minister reiterated that individuals engaged in ‘chitta’ trafficking or illegal drug trade will face consequences without exception. He emphasized that no one, regardless of rank, will be spared if found promoting illegal drug activities, affirming a commitment to upholding the law within the police force. Among the dismissed personnel are Inspector Neeraj Kumar and Constables Shubham Thakur, Kapil, Shiv Kumar, Lakshya Chauhan, Vishal Thakur, Gaurav Verma, Sandeep Rana, Ankush Kumar, Rajat Chandel, and Rahul Verma.
The Chief Minister instructed all departments to compile detailed reports on employees involved in ‘chitta’ trafficking and related actions for submission to the Chief Secretary promptly. Additionally, he mandated the preparation of reports on properties acquired through drug money by such employees for government review. Director General of Police Ashok Tiwari presented a comprehensive overview of the police’s measures against ‘chitta.’
