Shimla, Feb. 21 -- The Himachal Pradesh government under Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu has intensified its crackdown on synthetic drugs, aiming to introduce stricter laws to curb the state's growing drug problem, said an official release on Friday.

The government has made it clear that it will not compromise in any way when it comes to tackling the drug menace.

While the police continue their campaign to rescue youth trapped in addiction and bust drug rackets, the state is also working towards creating public awareness and mobilising a mass movement against drugs.

As part of its efforts, the state government has sent a proposal to the central government, urging an amendment to the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act...