Shimla: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu on Saturday said the government would launch a decisive statewide battle against ‘chitta’, a low-grade heroin, from November 15 to eradicate its menace completely.

A comprehensive and multi-level campaign against ‘chitta’ will be organised over the next three months. Traditionally, cannabis has been grown in the state, mainly in the Parvati Valley in the Kullu district. The campaign against drugs will be launched by the Chief Minister on November 15 in Shimla with an “anti-chitta rally” from the Ridge to Chaura Maidan.

Legislators, dignitaries, students and people from all sections of society will participate in this rally. During the three-month campaign, a comprehensive strategy to combat ‘chitta’, followed by strict actions, wi

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