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India Gazette
a day ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
State govt to launch massive anti-drug campaign shorty: Himachal CM Sukhu
Shimla (Himachal) [India], June 30 (ANI): In a bid to raise awareness against drug abuse, the Himachal Pradesh Police Department organised the 12th State Police Half Marathon in Shimla, an official statement said. Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Sunday felicitated the winners of the marathon, which featured participation in men's, women's, and senior citizens' categories. Addressing the gathering on the occasion, the Chief Minister expressed serious concern over the involvement of government employees in drug-related activities. He said that strict action has already been taken against 80 government employees facing legal proceedings so far. He said even police personnel have been found involved in drug trafficking activities and added that the state government is considering amending the Police Manual to ensure greater accountability within the force, the release added. The Chief Minister said that the government is preparing to launch a large-scale anti-drug campaign in the near future. 'Mapping is being conducted at the panchayat ward level to facilitate targeted intervention,' he stated. The government is also forming a Special Task Force to clamp down on drug trafficking and recruitment process is already underway. Additionally, 500 new posts will be filled in the Police department to strengthen enforcement efforts, he added. 'Youth are the future of our nation, and protecting them from the menace of drugs is a collective responsibility,' said the Chief Minister, reiterating the government's policy of zero tolerance towards drug abuse. The CM stated that the state is working on a two-pronged strategy, strict enforcement and a sensitive approach towards victims. The present government has implemented the PIT-NDPS Act, which was not enforced during the previous BJP government's five-year tenure. Under this Act, 40 detention orders have been approved, 36 of which were issued this year. The government has also demolished properties belonging to seven drug peddlers and is actively pursuing action against others, he added. Furthermore, CM Sukhu said the state has passed the HP Anti-Drugs Act, which distinguishes between offenders and victims. The law adopts a rehabilitative approach towards drug users, aiming to bring them back into the mainstream of society. He urged parents to maintain open communication with their children and educate them about the harmful effects of drugs. He called upon all sections of society to actively participate in the anti-drug campaign to safeguard the future of the youth, the statement said. As part of the awareness drive, the Chief Minister also released a special song of 'Harmony of the Pines' dedicated to the anti-drug campaign. MLA Harish Janartha, Mayor Surender Chauhan, Principal Media Advisor to the CM Naresh Chauhan, Additional Chief Secretary KK Pant, DGP Ashok Tiwari, senior police officers and other dignitaries were also present on the occasion. (ANI)
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Himachal govt to launch massive anti-drug campaign shortly: CM Sukhu
Jun 29, 2025 07:24 PM IST Chief minister (CM) Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Sunday said that is preparing to launch a large-scale anti-drug campaign in the near future. 'Mapping is being conducted at the panchayat ward level to facilitate targeted intervention,' he stated. People during the 12th Half Marathon organised by the Himachal Pradesh Police Department on The Ridge in Shimla on Sunday. (ANI) He was at the 12th HP Police Half Marathon in Shimla organised by police department in Shimla. Sukhu felicitated the winners of the marathon, which featured participation in men's, women's, and senior citizens' (75+ years) categories. Addressing the gathering, the CM expressed serious concern over the involvement of government employees in drug-related activities. He said that strict action has already been taken against 80 government employees facing legal proceedings so far. He said even police personnel have been found involved in drug trafficking activities and added that the state government is considering to amend the Police Manual to ensure greater accountability within the force. The CM said that the government is preparing to launch a large-scale anti-drug campaign in the near future. 'Mapping is being conducted at the panchayat ward level to facilitate targeted intervention,' he stated. The government is also forming a special task force to clamp down on drug trafficking and recruitment process is already underway. Additionally, 500 new posts will be filled in the police department to strengthen enforcement efforts, he added. 'Youth are the future of our nation, and protecting them from the menace of drugs is a collective responsibility,' said the CM, reiterating the government's policy of zero tolerance towards drug abuse.
Time of India
23-06-2025
- Time of India
Police have no right to knock on a history-sheeter's doors at odd hours: Kerala HC
Kochi: High court has held that police have no right to knock on the doors of suspected persons or history-sheeters under the guise of surveillance. "Every man's house is his castle or temple, the sanctity of which cannot be vilified by knocking on the door at odd hours," the court observed. It further stated that the right to life under Article 21 encompasses the right to live with dignity, and dignity is non-negotiable. Justice V G Arun issued the ruling while allowing a petition filed by C Prasath of Mundamveli in Kochi, seeking to quash a case alleging that he obstructed police officers from Thoppumpady police station from discharging their duty. According to police, they knocked on the petitioner's door at 1.30am on April 3 as part of a night check on rowdy history sheeters. Prasath allegedly refused to open the door and also abused and intimidated police. The petitioner, however, stated that he is not a history sheeter and, even otherwise, police have no authority to conduct night-time domicile visits. He also highlighted a history of police harassment, including a false Pocso case in which he was acquitted, and an earlier petition filed against police officers that led to an ongoing inquiry by the home department. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo He contended that the present case was a retaliatory move to derail that inquiry. The public prosecutor submitted that the petitioner's name appears in the rowdy history sheet maintained by Thoppumpady police and that his refusal to step out and his alleged intimidation constituted an offence. However, the court noted that the Police Manual only permits 'informal watching' or 'close watch' of history sheeters — neither of which includes knocking on doors at night. Quashing the case against the petitioner, HC emphasised that knocking on the door of a history sheeter at midnight and demanding that he step out of his house cannot, by any stretch of the imagination, be considered a lawful directive.
