International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking observed as Anti-Chitta Day

SHIMLA 26 June, 2026

As part of the historic state-wide ‘Anti-Chitta Movement’ launched by the Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on November 15, 2025, the Himachal Pradesh Police force is working tirelessly on a war footing to strictly implement the resolve of a “Chitta-free Himachal” on the ground. Carrying this initiative forward, June 26, the ‘International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking’ was observed across Himachal as ‘Anti-Chitta Day’. On this historic occasion, the State government and police administration have initiated unprecedented and far-reaching action aimed at breaking the backbone of drug traffickers.

Adhering to the state government’s ‘Zero Tolerance’ policy against the illicit drug trafficking and under the guidance of the Chief Minister, a massive quantity of seized narcotics from dozens of cases registered under the NDPS Act was collectively and completely destroyed today at ten different locations across the state. The total estimated international market value of the narcotics destroyed across the state was approximately Rs. 13.28 crore.

This marks the first instance in Himachal’s history where the scientific disposal of such a vast quantity of narcotics was carried out simultaneously across the entire state. The operation was flagged off, conducted and monitored under the guidance of the Chief Minister by the Chief Secretary Kamlesh Kumar Pant. The objective of this initiative was beyond the mere safe disposal of administratively seized narcotics. It embodied a strong message from the state government and the police administration to the interstate and local drug mafias, peddlers and anti-social elements involved in the illicit drug trade that a decisive war has been waged against their dark empire in Himachal Pradesh, a place where they have no room to operate.

The top priority of this movement is to safeguard the promising youth of the state from the quagmire of ‘Chitta’ and other synthetic drugs, thereby securing their future. Every section of society, including educational institutions, panchayats, and families are being mobilized and empowered to act as vigilant guardians against this menace.