Shimla: Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today lead an anti-chitta awareness walkathon organized in Una and appealed to the people of Himachal Pradesh, especially the youth, to actively participate in the decisive fight against drugs.
The walkathon began at Indira Stadium and proceeded towards the new bus stand and concludes at the stadium. A large number of students and common people across the district participated in the event with great enthusiasm.
Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister said that the state government was taking firm and sustained action against the menace of drugs. However, he emphasized that government and police action alone cannot completely address the problem and active support and cooperation of every section of society was essential.
He stressed that those involved in selling drugs and those struggling with addiction could not be viewed or treated in the same manner. While drug peddlers must face strict legal action, young people caught in the cycle of addiction need support, care and an opportunity to rebuild their lives.
Calling upon young people to become soldiers of the anti-drug campaign, he urged them not to remain silent if they come across the sale of Chitta or other drug-related activities. He appealed them to share reliable information with the authorities through the toll-free emergency number 112. He also said that the state government had made provisions to reward people who provide reliable information that helps in the fight against the drug trade.
