HP Governor Calls for Fight Against Drug Abuse

Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on Sunday said that coordinated and determined efforts are required to combat drug abuse in the state.

After inaugurating a workshop on ‘War on Drugs — Chitte Par Chot’ organised by ‘Sanjeevani’, a group of NGOs, the governor said the fight against drugs demands both strict action by police and a sensitive approach towards the affected individuals. Along with the NGOs, participation from religious institutions is crucial to break the drug network backed by foreign entities, Shukla said. Appreciating the efforts of the state Government in tackling the drug menace, particularly the manner in which both the ruling and Opposition parties united on this issue, Shukla said, “Without collective political resolve, it would not be possible to save the Devbhoomi from this crisis.”