Shimla Police Organize Anti-Chitta Campaigns Across District
Shimla police on Saturday launched anti-chitta awareness campaigns across the district, targeting schools and panchayats to combat drug abuse. The initiative involved hundreds of students and teachers, with a focus on educating youth about the dangers of chitta and other narcotics.
Students Educated on NDPS Act and Preventive Measures
During the campaigns, students were apprised of the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985. They were also informed about preventive measures and the role youth can play in building a drug-free society. Students were encouraged to immediately report any drug-related activities to their teachers or the police.
Pledge Administered to Students
A pledge was administered to students, where they vowed to stay away from drugs and raise awareness among others. The campaigns were held at Government Senior Secondary School, Government Senior Secondary School Lalpani, and other locations, as well as in various panchayats.
Special Meetings in Red Panchayats
Special meetings were organized in identified red panchayats of the Jhakri police station area, including Jhakri, Shahdhar Rangori, and Bonda. Panchayat representatives, women and youth groups, drug prevention committees, and local dignitaries participated. Discussions focused on drug prevention, community cooperation, and information sharing, with all pledging to make their panchayats drug-free.
Meetings in Sunni Nagar and Basantpur
Meetings of drug prevention committees were held in Sunni Nagar Panchayat and Basantpur Gram Panchayat, both declared red zones in the Sunni police station area. Participants included panchayat representatives, women and youth groups, social workers, and teachers from GSSS Sunni-Basantpur. The growing threat of chitta, public awareness, and police-society coordination were discussed in detail.
SSP Gaurav Singh Emphasizes Community Participation
Shimla SSP Gaurav Singh stated that the campaign aims to make youth and the general public aware of the ill effects of chitta and other drugs. "The campaign aims to make youth and the general public aware of the ill effects of chitta and other drugs, ensure active participation of society, and strengthen collective efforts towards a drug-free district," he said. The SSP added that police are continuously striving to create a drug-free and safe society through legal action, public awareness, community participation, and youth guidance.
