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Time of India
17 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
CM Suhvinder Singh Sukhu laments governor Shiv Pratap Shukla's ‘Udta Himachal' remark
Shimla: Chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday objected to governor Shiv Pratap Shukla 's remarks that Himachal Pradesh could become "Udta Himachal" like "Udta Punjab" within the next five years if the state govt failed to act swiftly on drug cases. Sukhu said it did not behove a constitutional office-holder to make such remarks. The governor had on July 24 stated that despite repeated appeals, the state govt was not taking adequate action, noting there was only one Red Cross rehabilitation centre in Kullu across the entire state. Shukla added that with the sharp increase in drug cases, the state govt should open more rehabilitation centres. However, the only response had been that the state govt was identifying land in Sirmaur district to establish a drug de-addiction and rehabilitation centre. "The governor is holding a constitutional and dignified office and we respect him. But making such statements does not behove of him. We should all respect the people of Himachal Pradesh," the CM said while speaking to the mediapersons on Monday. Sukhu said he would apprise the governor about various steps taken to eradicate the drug menace and how various non-governmental organisations were working on the serious issue. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like No annual fees for life UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo He further said it was for the first time that a state-level drug de-addiction and rehabilitation centre was being opened at Kotla Barog in the Pachhad sub-division of Sirmaur district. The CM said no previous govts had done what the incumbent Congress govt did against the drugs menace. Within three months after the formation of the Congress govt, provisions of the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT-NDPS) Act were invoked for the first time in the state, Sukhu highlighted. Illegally acquired properties of drug-traffickers worth Rs 43 crore were seized and directions have already been issued for the mapping of all 3,575 panchayats across the hill state, he added. A head constable or a constable will be specially deployed for every five or six panchayats to check drug abuse, and this exercise will gather data about a drug-addicted patient and the source of narcotics, the CM informed. MSID:: 122955066 413 |
The Hindu
19 hours ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
It does not behove Governor to say 'Himachal will become Udta Punjab': CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday (July 28, 2025) took strong exception to the recent remarks of Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on drug menace in the State and said that it does not behove a person holding a constitutional office to make such statements. The Governor had, on Thursday (July 24, 2025), expressed his displeasure over the "lack of government rehabilitation centres" in the State and warned that if immediate action is not taken to eradicate drug menace, Himachal Pradesh would become "Udta Punjab" in the next five years. Himachal Pradesh suffers losses of ₹1500 crore during ongoing monsoon season Pointing out the cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act rose by 340% from around 500 in 2012 to about 2,200 in 2023, the Governor had said, "There is only one rehab run by the Red Cross in Kullu. We have been hearing that land is being identified to set up a rehabilitation centre in Sirmaur district, but nothing is moving on the ground." Talking to mediapersons in Shimla, Mr. Sukhu said, "The Governor is holding a constitutional and dignified office and we respect him. But making such statements does not behove him. We should all respect the people of Himachal Pradesh." At least 7 killed, 27 injured as bus rolls down into gorge in Himachal Detailing his government's efforts to curb drug use in the State, Mr. Sukhu said, "No previous governments have done what we have done against the drugs. Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT-NDPS) Act, which enables the detention of repeat offenders involved in drug-trafficking, was invoked for the first time in Himachal Pradesh within three months after the formation of the Congress government," he said. The Chief Minister informed that ₹43 crore worth of illegally acquired properties of drug-traffickers have been seized and directions were given for mapping of all the 3,575 panchayats in the State. A head constable as well as a constable would be deployed for every 5-6 panchayats to dedicatedly work against drug abuse. 'The mapping would reveal a drug abuser and the source of drugs,' he said. "I will also apprise the Governor of steps taken against drug abuse and inform him that several non-governmental organisations are working in this direction. For the first time, a Nasha Nivaran Kendra (State-level model drug de-addiction and rehabilitation centre) was opened at Kotla Barog in Pachhad sub-division of Sirmour district," he said.
News18
19 hours ago
- Politics
- News18
It does not behove Governor to say Himachal will become Udta Punjab: CM
Shimla, Jul 28 (PTI) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday took strong exception to the recent remarks of Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on drug menace in the state and said that it does not behove a person holding a constitutional office to make such statements. The Governor had, on Thursday, expressed his displeasure over the 'lack of government rehabilitation centres" in the state and warned that if immediate action is not taken to eradicate drug menace, Himachal Pradesh would become 'Udta Punjab" in the next five years. Pointing out the cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act rose by 340 per cent from around 500 in 2012 to about 2,200 in 2023, the Governor had said, 'There is only one rehab run by the Red Cross in Kullu. We have been hearing that land is being identified to set up a rehabilitation centre in Sirmaur district, but nothing is moving on the ground." Talking to mediapersons here, Sukhu said, 'The Governor is holding a constitutional and dignified office and we respect him. But making such statements does not behove him. We should all respect the people of Himachal Pradesh." Detailing his government's efforts to curb drug use in the state, Sukhu said, 'No previous governments have done what we have done against the drugs. Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT-NDPS) Act, which enables the detention of repeat offenders involved in drug-trafficking, was invoked for the first time in Himachal Pradesh within three months after the formation of the Congress government," he said. The chief minister informed that Rs 43 crore worth of illegally acquired properties of drug-traffickers have been seized and directions were given for mapping of all the 3,575 panchayats in the state. A head constable as well as a constable would be deployed for every 5-6 panchayats to dedicatedly work against drug abuse. The mapping would reveal a drug abuser and the source of drugs, he said. 'I will also apprise the Governor of steps taken against drug abuse and inform him that several non-governmental organisations are working in this direction. For the first time, a Nasha Nivaran Kendra (state-level model drug de-addiction and rehabilitation centre) was opened at Kotla Barog in Pachhad sub-division of Sirmour district," he said. PTI BPL RUK RUK (This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed - PTI) view comments First Published: July 28, 2025, 17:15 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
News18
21-07-2025
- News18
9 drug peddlers held with narcotics, Rs 20 lakh in J-K
Jammu, Jul 21 (PTI) Nine peddlers were nabbed with drugs and Rs 20 lakh in their possession from different places in Jammu and Udhampur districts, police said on Monday. A drug peddler was detained under Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT-NDPS) Act in Kathua, while two shops of an alleged drug peddler were demolished in Rajeev Nagar of Jammu, they said. A police spokesperson said a man and his son-in-law were arrested after 283 grams of heroin and Rs 20 lakh were recovered from their car during a check at Sikandarpur Kothey in Bishnah area in the outskirts of Jammu. The son-in-law was identified as Sadiq Ali alias 'Jattu" of Marheen area of Kathua and the older man as Saif Ali alias 'Safu" of Bishnah. An investigation is underway to trace the source and destination of the recovered contraband. Three drug peddlers were arrested along with 10.5 kgs of poppy straw from a load carrier from Rehambal area of Udhampur district. Two people riding on a motorcycle were arrested from Tikri after 8.77 grams of heroin was found on them, while another peddler was arrested with nearly 1 kg of ganja in his car in Kud area of Udhampur, the spokesperson said. Another peddler was apprehended after 2.3 kg of ganja was recovered from him in Janipora locality of Jammu, he said. Pankaj Sharma alias 'Panku", a notorious peddler and a resident of Billawar, was detained under the PIT-NDPS Act In Kathua district on the directions of Jammu divisional commissioner. 'Sharma is a repeated offender and had created a sense of fear in the public by his illegal activities. His detention under PITNDPS will send a strong message to other drug peddlers and anti-social elements," the spokesperson said. PTI TAS VN VN view comments First Published: July 21, 2025, 18:15 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
10-07-2025
- Time of India
PITNDPS Act invoked against six for repeated narcotic offences
Visakhapatnam: The prohibition and excise department invoked Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PITNDPS) Act against six persons from Anakapalle and Alluri Sitharama Raju (ASR) districts for their alleged involvement in repeated incidents of narcotic cases. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The Act was invoked against Dunga Manikyam (44), Budhiredla Kondala Rao (23), both natives of Anakapalle district, along with Gali Satyanarayana (44), Vanthala Balu Baddar (25), Korra Seetharam (30), and Vanchurbha Kondababu (30), all native of ASR district. Accused Manikyam, an autorickshaw driver, was involved in more than six NDPS cases, including 600 kgs of ganja transpiration in 2025. He played a key role in smuggling large quantities of cannabis from Anakapalle district to other locations. Vanthala Balu Baddar and Vanchurbha Kondababu were involved in three NDPS cases each. All the six accused were moved to preventive detention for one year. The AP govt invoked PITNDPA Act against more than 20 persons in the state for their repeated involvement in the cannabis trade. The enforcement officials have identified more than 35 people in Anakapalle and ASR district for involvement in multiple cannabis transportation incidents. Recently, the enforcement officials identified movable and immovable assets amassed by a few drug peddlers in Anakapalle and Vizianagaram districts. The assets of the smugglers were seized by the competent authority under Section 68 F (2) of NDPS Act.
