Shimla Police Register 291 Drug Cases, Arrest 586 Accused in 2026
The directions were issued during a meeting of the District Narco Coordination Centre (NCORD), chaired by the Deputy Commissioner. Kashyap said that although the campaign against drug abuse had been underway for a long time, several educational institutions were yet to be covered. He asked all Sub-Divisional Magistrates (SDMs) to ensure that awareness activities reach every institution in their respective areas.
He also directed SDMs and Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs) to present details of anti-drug measures taken by them at the next NCORD meeting. He warned that legal action would be taken against roadside dhabas found encroaching on government land or involved in drug-related activities. SDMs were also instructed to remove encroachments from government land.
Senior Superintendent of Police Gaurav Singh presented details of the district police’s action against drug trafficking. According to the police, 291 drug-related cases have been registered this year, leading to the arrest of 586 accused, including 567 men and 19 women. Of these, 28 cases were registered during the current month, with 48 people, including 46 men and two women, arrested.
As part of its awareness efforts, the police visited 19 schools and organised six awareness programmes during the year. It also participated in 15 panchayat meetings to encourage community involvement. SHOs and In-charges of Police Posts separately visited six schools.
In action against proceeds of drug trafficking, the police initiated financial investigation measures and froze assets worth ₹12.52 crore belonging to 69 individuals. Of the 2,003 people identified for verification in connection with illegal occupation and encroachment-related action, 940 have been verified, while 1,063 remain pending. Two encroachment cases were identified and demolished in the Rohru police station area.
The police also reported dismantling 66 drug trafficking networks in 2026, four in 2025 and four in 2024. One case related to illegal cultivation of narcotic substances was registered at Deha Police Station under FIR No. 33/26.
Kashyap said the campaign would continue with a focus not only on legal action against drug traffickers but also on preventing substance abuse among young people, strengthening awareness in educational institutions and ensuring active public participation.
Additional Deputy Commissioner Sachin Sharma, Additional District Magistrate (Law and Order) Pankaj Sharma, Additional Municipal Commissioner Bhuvan Sharma, SDM Shimla Urban Sunny Sharma, SDM Shimla Rural Kartikeya Sharma, SDM Sunni Rajesh Verma and other officials attended the meeting.
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