Shimla, March 28 -- The Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly has passed the Himachal Pradesh Organised Crimes (Prevention and Control) Bill, 2025, a landmark legislation aimed at cracking down on organised crime networks operating in the state. This law has been brought with an objective to curb the drug menace from the state.

The legislation introduces strict punishments, property seizure mechanisms, and enhanced investigative powers to curb criminal syndicates engaged in activities ranging from drug trafficking to cyber-terrorism.

The legislation provides a broad definition of organised crime, covering traditional activities like extortion, kidnapping, and smuggling, as well as modern criminal enterprises such as drug trafficking, il...