 Summary of this article
- Himachal DGP Ashok Tewari links proximity to Punjab, liquor culture to the State’s drug trade.
- In a recent awaress drive function, DG Tewari exhorted youths to consider themselves as “police personnel without uniforms”.
- Drugs don’t destroy just one person—they shatter the entire family of the addict.
Himachal Pradesh Director General of Police (DGP) Ashok Tewari has identified two basic factors behind the state’s growing drug problem—its proximity to Punjab and deeply rooted alcohol consumption in the hills.
Besides these factors, drugs smuggled from outside the state and drug-related crimes—like thefts, robberies, and violence by addicts (mainly youths and teenagers) at home and elsewhere—are presenting new challenges for Himachal Pradesh police. DGP Tewari openly acknowledges this concern.
DGP Tewari announced a campaign centred on involving youths as "police without uniform," urging them to actively cooperate with law enforcement to tackle the drug crisis.
“I urge all students and youths: Take action as vigilant community members—if you witness any suspicious or illegal drug activity in your surroundings, report it immediately. We guarantee your identity as an informant will be kept fully confidential,” Tiwari declared.
He spoke at a special programme by Shimla’s APG University, “Before You Fall, Stand Tall.” The event aimed to raise awareness among students about the alarming rise in drug abuse in Himachal Pradesh. |
