Archive · 25 Nov 2025
Himachal Launches Anti-Chitta Drive in Educational Campuses
The Himachal Pradesh Police started a special campaign called the 'Anti-Chitta Drive' to stop drugs in schools and colleges.
On the first day, they searched 41 educational institutions and 598 shops, kiosks, and vendors.
They checked phones and other places where drugs might be hidden.
They found some problems and issued 385 fines and registered 12 cases.
The police want to keep the students safe from drugs and asked everyone to report any suspicious activity.
The Himachal Pradesh Police launched a state-wide 'Anti-Chitta Drive' to combat drug abuse in educational institutions.
On the first day, 12 cases were registered and 385 challans were issued.
Searches were conducted at 41 educational institutions and 598 shops, kiosks, and vendors.
Special focus areas included hostels, residential blocks, parking zones, and mobile phones of students.
The police reaffirmed their commitment to a zero-tolerance policy against drugs and urged citizens to report any suspicious activity.
- Who
- Himachal Pradesh Police
- What
- Launched a state-wide 'Anti-Chitta Drive' to combat drug abuse in educational institutions
- When
- Tuesday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- All 12 districts of Himachal Pradesh
- Why
- To reinforce the state’s resolve to create a Drug-Free Himachal and ensure educational campuses are free from narcotics
- Number of Cases Registered
- 12
- Number of Challans Issued
- 385
- Number of Educational Institutions Searched
- 41
- Number of Shops, Kiosks, and Vendors Inspected
- 598
- Duration of Search Operations
- 7 am to 4 pm
- Objective of the Drive
- To create a Drug-Free Himachal and ensure educational campuses are free from narcotics
- Special Focus Areas
- Hostels, residential blocks, parking zones, and other locations where narcotic substances could be concealed
- Action Taken
- Immediate action was taken wherever violations were found, and profiling of suspicious persons was undertaken