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Himachal CM's Battle Cry: How a Walkathon Vows to Wipe Out 'Chitta'

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu personally led a large anti-drug awareness walkathon in Dharamsala. He walked alongside schoolchildren, sending a powerful message of the government's commitment to eradicating drugs like the synthetic 'chitta'. During the event, he issued a stern warning to the drug mafia, stating their game is over in the state. The CM emphasized this is a united battle involving multiple government departments and citizens to protect the future of the youth.

Key Points: CM Sukhu Leads Anti-Chitta Walkathon in Dharamsala, Warns Drug Mafia

  • CM Sukhu walked with schoolchildren in Dharamsala to promote a drug-free Himachal
  • He warned drug peddlers have no place to hide in Dev Bhoomi
  • The government has seized Rs 46 crore in illegal property from traffickers
  • 46 major traffickers detained under the newly enforced PIT-NDPS Act
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Will wipe out psychotropic drugs, Himachal CM leads walkathon

Himachal CM Sukhvinder Sukhu leads a massive walkathon in Dharamsala, vowing to eradicate psychotropic drugs and issuing a strict warning to traffickers.

"We will not stop until every trace of ‘chitta’ is wiped out from Himachal. This fight is not just against traffickers, it is against the entire network of the drug mafia. - Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu"

Dharamsala, Dec 1

To wipe out psychotropic drugs from Himachal Pradesh, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu on Monday led the Anti-Chitta Awareness Walkathon here that saw a large number of schoolchildren and people.

The walkathon, which started from Dari Ground, was marked with anti-drugs slogans with students and the citizens carrying placards giving the message of a drug-free Himachal and the eradication of all types of drugs, including the fatal ‘chitta’ (synthetic drug) from the state, concluded at Police Ground.

The Chief Minister accompanied the children throughout the walkathon, giving a clear message of the commitment of the government to wipe out ‘chitta’ and other drugs from the state.

Besides, children taking selfies with the Chief Minister, Sukhu, also interacted with them and encouraged them to join the fight against psychotropic drugs.

While addressing the gathering at the Police ground, the Chief Minister signalled a strict warning to the ‘chitta’ mafia and said henceforth the drug peddlers have no place to hide anywhere in Dev Bhoomi.

He said that although the PIT-NDPS Act was not invoked for years, the present state government has implemented it on the ground. Under this law, 46 major traffickers have been detained.

Issuing a warning, he said, “Every single rupee earned from drugs will be seized, and we have proven and have confiscated Rs 46 crore worth of illegal property.”

He said this was the new Himachal.

“We will not stop until every trace of ‘chitta’ is wiped out from Himachal. This fight is not just against traffickers, it is against the entire network of the drug mafia,” he said.

“Anyone found selling drugs to our children will land in jail; their game ends here,” he remarked.

CM Sukhu said the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF), Special Task Force (STF), the police, education, health, social justice department and every citizen were now standing united against ‘chitta’.

“Today I am not here as a Chief Minister, but as someone carrying a responsibility. I stand here as a shield to protect your future.” He added that

the fight against ‘chitta’ was not just a campaign, but a battle to safeguard the future of the youth.

“The battle has now reached mission mode,” he said.

- IANS

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Sarah B
As someone who has visited Himachal many times, it's heartbreaking to see the drug problem affecting such a beautiful state. The CM walking with the kids sends a powerful message. The focus on seizing illegal assets is crucial to break the financial backbone of the mafia.
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Anjali F
Walkathons and slogans are good for optics, but the real test is sustained action. Detaining 46 traffickers is a start. Hope the PIT-NDPS Act is used consistently and not just for headlines. Our youth need rehabilitation centers as much as they need warnings.
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Vikram M
Chitta has destroyed so many families in our hills. The CM saying he stands as a 'shield' gives some hope. But the mafia is powerful. The police and STF must have complete political backing to clean up Dev Bhoomi. No compromise.
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Karan T
Good initiative! But alongside punishment, we need massive awareness in colleges and villages. Also, what about the supply chain from across the borders? That needs to be addressed at a national level. United effort is the only way.
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Priya S
Seeing the CM take selfies and walk with children is heartwarming. It makes the government's commitment feel personal and real. Protecting our future generations is everyone's responsibility. Let's all support this 'mission mode'. 💪

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