Himachal Pradesh Secures First Position under CCTNS and ICJS
Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Tuesday said that the state government would further intensify its campaign against ‘chitta’ (synthetic drugs) and other narcotics, reiterating zero tolerance towards drug trafficking. He was speaking after flagging off 18 modern anti-chitta and patrol vehicles of the Himachal Pradesh Police from the State Secretariat here.
The newly inducted fleet includes 12 dedicated anti-chitta vehicles, four anti-human trafficking vehicles and two ambulances for rescue operations. The Chief Minister said that equipping the police with modern technology, resources and infrastructure reflects the government’s firm commitment to strengthening law and order and protecting the youth from drug abuse.
Emphasising the role of technology in combating drugs and organised crime, Sh. Sukhu said that the Police Department was being empowered with smart equipment, modern vehicles, digital surveillance systems and advanced communication tools to ensure quick, effective and result-oriented action. He added that the new vehicles, fitted with modern technical facilities, would significantly enhance patrolling, surveillance and rapid response, thereby increasing the operational efficiency and reach of the police.
The Chief Minister said that the state government envisions a technology-enabled, accountable and people-friendly police system. To achieve this, focused efforts are being made towards phased modernisation of the police force, capacity building through training and expansion of resources.
He said that the state police have successfully dismantled major drug networks, seized illegal properties worth crores of rupees and ensured that several traffickers are behind bars. Under stringent laws such as the NDPS Act and PIT-NDPS, strong, direct and decisive action has been taken against the entire drug mafia, he added.
Highlighting steps taken to boost police morale, the Chief Minister said that the government was giving special attention to the career growth and welfare of police personnel. Over the past year, 274 constables, 98 inspectors, 225 sub-inspectors and 225 assistant sub-inspectors have been promoted. Additionally, 95 personnel from other cadres and 31 from the driver cadre have also received promotions, strengthening leadership and improving overall efficiency within the force.
The Chief Minister further informed that Himachal Pradesh has secured first position among hill states, including the north-eastern states, under the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network & Systems (CCTNS). The state has also ranked first in its category under the Inter-operable Criminal Justice System (ICJS). Under the Investigation Tracking System for Sexual Offences (ITSSO), the compliance rate has exceeded 93 percent. These achievements, he said, reflect that Himachal Police is becoming increasingly modern, capable and result-oriented.
