Himachal Police's Major Drug Destruction Amid Global Anti-Drug Campaign

On the International Day Against Drug Abuse, Himachal Pradesh Police destroyed narcotics worth Rs 4.25 crore in Kangra's 'Suraksha bio-sanitiser' plant. The destruction made headlines as Union Home Minister Amit Shah advocated a stringent approach to combating drug networks, emphasizing the need for unity in handling the drug crisis.

In observance of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, the Himachal Pradesh Police took a significant step by destroying narcotics valued at Rs 4.25 crore. The destruction occurred at the 'Suraksha bio-sanitiser' plant in Dhugiyri village, Kangra district, according to Superintendent of Police Kulbhushan Verma.

The haul, collected from 73 cases since 2014, included 15 kg of hash, 900 g of heroin, poppy husk, and several opium plants. The event coincided with a nationwide push led by Union Home Minister Amit Shah encouraging states to adopt a 'detect, deduct and destroy' approach against drug cartels.

Speaking at the Narco-Coordination Centre meeting, Shah emphasized the next three years are crucial for India's narcotics battle. He called for coordinated efforts across states and collaboration beyond governmental bodies, signaling a united front against drug abuse in honor of the United Nations' initiative.