Archive · 16 Dec 2025
Himachal Pradesh Combats Chitta Menace
In Himachal Pradesh, the government and local communities are working together to fight against a dangerous drug called chitta.
The Chief Minister led a big walkathon in Hamirpur to raise awareness about the drug's harmful effects.
Many people, including students and officials, joined the walk to show their support.
The government is using advanced technology and strict laws to catch drug traffickers and seize their illegal properties.
They have also set up rewards for people who give information about drug suppliers.
Meanwhile, in Laghat village, women are patrolling the streets at night to stop drug traffickers and protect their community.
The police support these efforts, and the government is also focusing on helping addicted youth through rehabilitation centers.
Together, they are working to make Himachal Pradesh drug-free.
Chief Minister Sukhu led an Anti-Chitta Awareness Walkathon in Hamirpur to combat the drug menace.
The walkathon saw enthusiastic participation from students, public representatives, and citizens.
The government is using advanced technology and stringent legal provisions to dismantle narcotics cartels.
Women in Laghat village patrol streets at night to combat drug trafficking, supported by local police.
The government has arrested 63 traffickers, seized assets worth Rs 50 crore, and established de-addiction centers.
- Who
- Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, youth, police, villagers
- What
- Anti-Chitta Awareness Walkathon and night patrols to combat drug trafficking
- When
- Tuesday (Walkathon), every night (patrols)
- Where
- Hamirpur and Laghat village, Bilaspur district, Himachal Pradesh
- Why
- To combat the chitta menace and protect the youth and community
- Location
- Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh
- Event
- Anti-Chitta Awareness Walkathon
- Participants
- Students, public representatives, government officials, citizens
- Drug
- Chitta (deadly synthetic drug)
- Government Action
- Comprehensive offensive using advanced technology, strengthened intelligence network, and stringent legal provisions
- Arrests
- 63 traffickers arrested
- Assets Seized
- Rs 50 crore
- Rewards
- Rs 10,000 to Rs 10 lakh for informers
Sources
Women take to night patrol in Himachal’s Bilaspur to fight chitta menace
Women Start Night Patrolling To Fight Drug Gangs In Himachal
CM Sukhu rallies youth, police in Hamirpur to combat chitta menace
Punjab Police arrest 76 drug smugglers in statewide raids on 290th day of ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’