145 locations raided across Himachal under anti-chitta campaign
Six cases were registered under the NDPS Act and four under the Excise Act
As part of a crackdown against drugs under the anti-chitta campaign, the police today searched 145 locations across the state and seized various narcotics.
A spokesperson said effective action was being taken by the police to completely eradicate drug mafia and fulfil the resolve of a chitta-free Himachal. During the operation, 406 gm of charas, 19.236 gm of chitta (heroin), 124 gm of poppy husk (chura post) and 465,100 mm of illicit liquor were recovered. Six cases were registered under the NDPS Act and four under the Excise Act.
He said as part of the second phase of the campaign, a synchronised search and raid operation against drug trafficking was conducted across all districts of the state today. The spokesperson added that during the campaign, drug-detection kits were effectively used and proper videography of the entire process of search, seizure and arrest was ensured.
All actions were carried out in full compliance with the NDPS Act, BNSS, Arms Act and other applicable legal provisions.
