Himachal makes dope testing for ‘Chitta’ mandatory in police recruitment

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Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla, days after expressing his concerns about the drug threat in the state, Prime Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said that his government adopted a zero tolerance policy against the drug threat to the drug threat and even decided to initiate a compulsory drug test.Chitta‘(heroin) during police recruitment.
He promised at the cabinet meeting chaired by Shimla. Police, Social Justice and Strengthening and Health Departments, Himachal Pradesh’deki drug addiction to combat the steps taken.
“The state government has adopted a zero tolerance policy against the threat of drugs and is completely determined to protect young people from falling victim to drug addiction.
The cabinet decided to offer a compulsory drug test ‘Chitta‘(heroin) during police recruitment. In addition, all new government employees will be asked to confirm what they do not consume ‘ChittaIn an official statement, he added that there will be a strict action against any government employee in drug -related activities.
“During the meeting, the law of drug addiction in Himachal Pradesh is under control, the law of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances (NDPs), 1985 cases, less than nine percent of the total cases under the term of the existing government, have 45 cases and have these activities and have these activities, which have these activities and have these activities. The value of the number of cases is twice as much as the number of cases and the value of the property obtained by three times compared to the previous periods. ”
The Prime Minister directed the health department to intensify the efforts of capacity development, awareness, treatment, consultancy, follow -up and rehabilitation of individuals affected by drug addiction. He also emphasized the need for a coordinated approach that asks all relevant departments to work together to carry out a comprehensive war against substance addiction. He also emphasized the importance of watching border between regular states to prevent drug smuggling.
Published – 30 July 2025 02:50 AM IST


