Archive · 14 Jan 2026
Himachal bars Chitta trade accused from panchayat polls
The Himachal Pradesh government has decided that people who are accused of trading Chitta, a very dangerous drug, will not be allowed to run in the local village elections.
The government is also taking strong steps to stop the drug problem in the state.
They are firing government workers, including police officers, who are involved in the drug trade.
The government is also planning to hold meetings in all villages to teach people about the dangers of Chitta and how to stop it.
They want to help people who are addicted to the drug and bring them back to normal life.
The government is asking everyone to report any suspicious activity related to drugs to the police.
People accused of trading Chitta will be barred from contesting panchayat elections in Himachal Pradesh.
The government has dismissed 11 police personnel and plans to take similar action against other government employees involved in the Chitta trade.
Properties bought with money from the Chitta trade will be seized.
Anti-Chitta Gram Sabhas will be held on January 21 and 22 to create awareness and discuss prevention.
The government is taking steps to rehabilitate Chitta addicts and bring them back into the mainstream.
- Who
- Himachal Pradesh government, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Minister Anirudh Singh
- What
- Bar on Chitta trade accused from contesting panchayat elections, awareness campaigns, and rehabilitation efforts
- When
- Upcoming panchayat elections, awareness campaign on January 21 and 22
- Where
- Himachal Pradesh, India
- Why
- To combat the Chitta drug menace and prevent those involved in its trade from influencing local governance
- Drug
- Chitta (Diacetylmorphine)
- Cost per gram
- Rs 4,000 - 7,000
- Affected gram panchayats
- 264 out of 3,577
- Worst-affected district
- Shimla
- Dismissed police personnel
- 11
- Awareness campaign date
- January 21 and 22
- Current non-bailable limit
- More than 5 grams
- Government action
- Seizure of properties bought with drug money