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State govt to launch massive anti-drug campaign shorty: Himachal CM Sukhu
State govt to launch massive anti-drug campaign shorty: Himachal CM Sukhu

India Gazette

time3 days 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)

Himachal Pradesh government takes strict action against drug related activities among employees and launches anti drug campaign
Himachal Pradesh government takes strict action against drug related activities among employees and launches anti drug campaign

Time of India

time3 days ago

  • Politics
  • Time of India

Himachal Pradesh government takes strict action against drug related activities among employees and launches anti drug campaign

Shimla: Himachal Pradesh chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Sunday sounded the alarm over the growing nexus between drug traffickers and govt staff, revealing that more than 80 state employees — including police officers — face legal proceedings for drug-related offences. S peaking at the 12th HP Police Half Marathon in Shimla, Sukhu said the state govt was preparing a large-scale anti-drug operation, including the possible amendment of the police manual to enhance accountability within the force. "Even those expected to uphold the law are falling prey to the drug menace," the CM said. "We are mapping the problem down to the panchayat ward level to carry out targeted interventions." Sukhu announced that the state will raise a special task force to intensify the crackdown, with recruitment in progress already. As part of the effort, 500 new police posts will be created to bolster enforcement. He also underscored a dual strategy combining strict law enforcement with a compassionate approach towards drug victims. The govt has invoked the PIT-NDPS Act — which Sukhu claimed had remained dormant under the previous BJP govt — to detain habitual offenders. Of the 40 preventive detention orders approved under the Act, 36 were issued this year. In a further sign of zero-tolerance, the state has demolished properties of seven convicted drug peddlers and is pursuing similar action against others. During the event, the CM also felicitated winners across various categories of the half marathon, including men's, women's, and senior citizens aged 75 and above. MSID:: 122143816 413 |

Himachal set to launch statewide anti-drug campaign, says CM Sukhu
Himachal set to launch statewide anti-drug campaign, says CM Sukhu

Hans India

time3 days ago

  • Politics
  • Hans India

Himachal set to launch statewide anti-drug campaign, says CM Sukhu

Shimla: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu on Sunday said the government is preparing to launch a large-scale statewide anti-drug campaign. 'Mapping is being conducted at the panchayat ward level to facilitate targeted intervention,' he said, adding the government is also forming a Special Task Force to clamp down on drug trafficking. Additionally, 500 new posts will be filled in the Police Department to strengthen enforcement efforts. '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 Chief Minister was speaking after the facilitation ceremony of the 12th HP Police Half Marathon in Shimla. He honoured winners of the marathon, which featured participation in men, women, and senior citizens' (75 plus) categories. Expressing concern over the involvement of government employees in drug-related activities, the Chief Minister said strict action has been taken against 80 government employees. He said even police personnel have been found involved in drug trafficking activities, adding the government is considering to amend the police manual to ensure greater accountability within the force. The CM said the state is working on a two-pronged strategy -- strict enforcement and a sensitive approach towards victims. The 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. Also, the state has passed the HP Anti-Drugs Act, which distinguishes between offenders and victims. He urged parents to maintain open communication with their children and educate them about the harmful effects of drugs.

Delhi Man Shot Dead During Morning Walk, Gang Rivalry Suspected
Delhi Man Shot Dead During Morning Walk, Gang Rivalry Suspected

News18

time6 days ago

  • News18

Delhi Man Shot Dead During Morning Walk, Gang Rivalry Suspected

Last Updated: In Delhi's Bawana, nephew of jailed gangster Manjeet Mahal, was shot dead during a morning walk. Police suspect gang rivalry, with fugitive gangster Nandu as the main motive. A man was shot dead in broad daylight in Delhi's Bawana area during a morning walk on Friday. The victim is the nephew of jailed gangster Manjeet Mahal. Police suspect gang rivalry as the main motive behind the murder, Hindustan Times reported. As per the reports, infamous gangster Nandu, who is currently in hiding in London, is the prime suspect. Notably, Mahal had a long-standing rivalry with UK-based fugitive gangster Kapil Sangwan alias Nandu. The victim, 43-year-old Dipak, was on a morning walk in Nangal Thakaran village with his daughter when at least two unidentified killers on a motorcycle opened fire on him. The attackers reportedly fired seven to eight rounds, killing Dipak on the spot. His daughter sustained pellet injuries to her hand during the incident. She was immediately taken to a nearby hospital for treatment and is now reported to be out of danger, a senior police officer confirmed. In a similar incident that occurred in Punjab, jailed gangster Jaggu Bhagwanpuria's mother and one other person accompanying her were reportedly shot dead by unidentified people on a bike in Batala. The victim, identified as Harjit Kaur, sustained critical injuries and was transferred to a hospital in Amritsar, news agency PTI reported. She died later from her bullet injuries. 'Unidentified bike-borne persons opened fire when Harjit Kaur and another person Karanvir Singh were in the car," Deputy Superintendent of Police, Batala, Paramveer Singh said. Harjit Kaur, who hails from Bhagwanpur, was earlier elected as a member of the village panchayat. Jailed gangster Jaggu Bhagwanpuria had been detained under the PIT-NDPS Act in March. He was shifted from the central jail in Bathinda to Assam's Silchar jail. Meanwhile, Bhagwanpuria was already in the custody of the Punjab Police in the 2022 Sidhu Moosewala murder case, along with several other cases against him. First Published: June 27, 2025, 16:27 IST

Gangster's mother shot dead in Punjab, another's nephew killed in Delhi in separate hits
Gangster's mother shot dead in Punjab, another's nephew killed in Delhi in separate hits

Mint

time6 days ago

  • Mint

Gangster's mother shot dead in Punjab, another's nephew killed in Delhi in separate hits

Jailed gangster Jaggu Bhagwanpuria's mother and another person accompanying her were reportedly shot dead by unidentified people on a bike in Batala, Punjab, police said. Harjit Kaur sustained critical injuries during the incident that happened around 9:30 pm on Thursday and was transferred to a hospital in Amritsar, news agency PTI reported. She died later from her bullet injuries, the report quoted a police official from Batala as saying. The incident toom place on Qadian Road, in the Civil Lines area. "Unidentified bike-borne persons opened fire when Harjit Kaur and another person Karanvir Singh were in the car," Deputy Superintendent of Police, Batala, Paramveer Singh told PTI. Harjit Kaur, who hails from Bhagwanpur, was earlier elected as a member of village panchayat. In March, jailed gangster Jaggu Bhagwanpuria was detained under the PIT-NDPS Act and shifted from central jail in Bathinda to Assam's Silchar jail. Bhagwanpuria was already in the custody of Punjab Police in the 2022 Sidhu Moosewala murder case. Besides, he faces several other cases. In a seperate incidint, a 43-year-old man was shot dead by unidentified assailants while his daughter was injured in outer-north Delhi's Bawana area on Friday morning, an official said. The victim, identified as Dipak, is said to be the nephew of gangster Manjit Mahal. Accoridng to the Hindustan Times, the incident took place when he was on a morning walk with his daughter. 'One person, named Dipak, age 43, has died in a shooting incident in Bawana. Unknown persons had fired upon him,' Delhi Police officials said. Dipak sustained multiple bullet injuries and died on the spot. Dipak's daughter was with him at the time of the incident and sustained an injury to her hand. She is out of danger. "His daughter received a gunshot wound on her hand during the attack. She was immediately taken to a hospital and is stated to be out of danger," the officer said. A case has been registered and teams have been formed to identify and nab the attackers. The motive behind the shooting is yet to be ascertained, police said. However, the Delhi Police said the victim is the nephew of notorious gangster Manjit Mahal. 'He [Dipak] has no criminal background. The police suspect an angle of gang war in this incident. Two accused came on a motorbike and fired several rounds,' police said. They added seven to eight wounds are visible on Deepak's body, but only after the post-mortem report will it be known how many bullets were fired.

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