Statewide drive strengthens enforcement under the Chitta-Mukt Himachal campaign to block drug trafficking routes
As part of the ongoing Chitta-Mukt Himachal campaign, the Himachal Pradesh Police on Monday conducted a statewide special inspection drive, auditing 433 courier service warehouses to prevent the misuse of delivery networks for narcotics trafficking, officials said.
As part of the ongoing Chitta-Mukt Himachal campaign, the Himachal Pradesh Police on Monday conducted a statewide special inspection drive, auditing 433 courier service warehouses to prevent the misuse of delivery networks for narcotics trafficking, officials said.
Chitta-Mukt Himachal Campaign: Expanding the Anti-Drug Net
A spokesperson of the Himachal Pradesh Police said the inspections were carried out under the Anti-Chitta Jan Andolan, launched by Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, as part of a broader strategy to dismantle drug supply chains and move towards a chitta-free Himachal Pradesh.
The inspection drive builds on recent actions under the Chitta-Mukt Himachal campaign, including the dismissal of police personnel involved in NDPS Act cases, enhanced rewards for informers, intensified property tracking of drug proceeds, and increased public outreach through emergency helpline 112.
Courier Services Under Chitta-Mukt Himachal Campaign Scanner
During the drive, police teams conducted comprehensive audits of courier warehouses and godowns, examining the entire operational chain — from parcel booking and storage to transit and final delivery — to identify vulnerabilities that could be exploited by drug traffickers.
A total of 433 courier service providers were inspected across the state. These included 69 each in Kangra and Mandi, 43 in Solan, 40 in Baddi, 37 in Hamirpur, 34 in Kullu, 31 in Sirmaur, 23 in Bilaspur, 22 in Chamba, 18 in Dehra, 17 in Nurpur, 16 in Una, 13 in Kinnaur, and one in Lahaul-Spiti district.
Operational Checks and Legal Compliance
Officials said special emphasis was laid on CCTV surveillance coverage, employee identity verification, maintenance of booking and delivery records, and compliance with prescribed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Suspicious consignments were thoroughly checked, while courier staff were sensitised about their legal obligations under the NDPS Act and other applicable laws.
Police teams also briefed service providers on red flags and risk indicators commonly used by drug networks, warning against procedural lapses that could facilitate narcotics movement.
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Corrective Directions and Preventive Focus
Wherever procedural shortcomings were identified, courier operators were issued on-the-spot directions and instructed to undertake time-bound corrective measures. Officials made it clear that repeated violations or wilful negligence would invite strict legal action.
Senior officers said the drive reflects a preventive and intelligence-led approach under the Chitta-Mukt Himachal campaign, aimed at disrupting trafficking routes before narcotics reach end users. Similar inspections, they added, would continue across sectors vulnerable to misuse.
The police spokesperson reiterated that the Chitta-Mukt Himachal campaign remains a long-term, coordinated effort involving enforcement, public participation and institutional accountability to protect youth and strengthen law and order in the state.
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