Prepare detailed dossiers on drug networks, ‘chitta’ consumers by April 20: Sukhu to SPs

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu here today directed all district administrations to complete the mapping of drug networks, including suppliers and consumers of ‘chitta’, at the panchayat level by April 20.

He said that despite instructions to complete the mapping exercise by March 15, no district had achieved the target yet. He chaired a high-level meeting with all SPs and Deputy Commissioners. He directed the SPs to prepare detailed dossiers on drug peddlers and consumers up to the panchayat level.

Sukhu said that he would review the progress of the exercise again on April 20 and officers submitting incorrect reports would be held accountable. He added that he would conduct surprise inspections at the panchayat level.

He emphasised that the government was committed to eradicating drug abuse and directed all SPs to intensify efforts to dismantle the drug networks. He also instructed them to ensure strict surveillance and continuous monitoring of drug-related activities.

The Chief Minister said that properties acquired by the drug mafia through ill-gotten money would be demolished and 259 such properties had been identified for action. “The state government has passed the Organised Crime Control Act, 2025, and the HP Anti-Drugs Act, 2025, during the Budget session of the Assembly recently and these should be implemented effectively,” he added.

Sukhu said that the government was considering to establish drug de-addiction centres in all districts and instructed the Deputy Commissioners to identify vacant government buildings for the purpose. He also instructed them to prioritise the resolution of public grievances and timely disposal of cases.

He encouraged the officers at the block level to adopt government schools and conduct regular monthly visits. He asked them to raise awareness among students about the ill-effects of drug abuse and other social evils while also instilling a sense of nationalism to help shape responsible citizens. He also instructed all Deputy Commissioners to review the implementation of government welfare schemes at the block level and submit progress reports.

Sukhu reviewed the progress on the Vidhwa and Ekal Nari Awas Yojana and the Maharishi Valmiki Kamgar Awas Yojana. He directed the Deputy Commissioners to expedite the identification of eligible beneficiaries so that they could avail of the benefits of the schemes at the earliest.

Chief Secretary Prabodh Saxena, Chief Minister’s Secretary Rakesh Kanwar, ADGP Abhishek Trivedi and Secretaries Ashish Singhmar and Rajesh Sharma attended the meeting, while DGP Atul Verma, along with all Deputy Commissioners and SPs, joined it virtually.