State to set up Special Task Force to combat drug abuse and organized crime: CM
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Shimla Jan 15
The Himachal Pradesh Government has taken a significant decision towards combating drug abuse and dismantling organized crime networks by establishing a Special Task Force (STF) under the leadership of Additional Director General of Police or Inspector General of Police. This initiative aims to make the state drug-free and foster a healthy and civilized society.
Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said that drug abuse has become a global challenge requiring stringent measures. He said “The state government has enacted laws to curb this menace including provisions for confiscating the properties of offenders involved in drug trafficking.”
The STF will be equipped with a dedicated commando force, with personnel undergoing specialized training on anti-narcotics and organized crime in collaboration with the Narcotics Control Bureau. Half of the STF personnel will be recruited specifically for this purpose, while the remaining staff will be drawn from the existing Police Department.
The primary objectives of the STF include disrupting and dismantling drug trafficking networks, taking action against drug kingpins and organized gangs, and strengthening intelligence gathering through faster forensic protocols. The task force will conduct coordinated raids, seize illicit assets linked to the drug trade, and implement preventive detention of habitual offenders.
