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Himachal Pradesh Unveils Cash Rewards up to ₹10 Lakh, 112 Tipline in Anti-‘Chitta’ Drive

The public push follows renewed PIT‑NDPS enforcement that detained 46 alleged traffickers, with ₹46 crore in assets seized.

The CM accompanied the children throughout the entire stretch till the concluding point of the rally, giving clear message of the commitment of the government to wipe out chitta and other drugs from the State. (HT Photo)
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Overview

  • Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced tiered payouts for actionable tips, scaling from ₹10,000 for up to 2 grams to ₹10 lakh for seizures over 1 kg.
  • Information on traffickers can be shared via the emergency number 112, with higher rewards promised for tips that help dismantle major networks.
  • Sukhu led an Anti‑Chitta Awareness Walkathon in Dharamshala, drawing large participation from schoolchildren and local residents.
  • The government says it has revived use of the PIT‑NDPS Act, resulting in 46 detentions of alleged major traffickers and confiscations totaling ₹46 crore.
  • Officials highlighted coordinated efforts by the ANTF, STF, police and social-sector departments, framing the campaign as a mission to eradicate the drug trade.