Shimla, Jan. 23 -- The Himachal Pradesh Police on Friday dismissed a traffic police constable after he was found allegedly involved in a chitta (heroin) case. With this action, the total number of police personnel dismissed for involvement in heroin-related cases in the state has risen to 12 so far.

Speaking to ANI, Director General of Police (DGP) Himachal Pradesh Ashok Tiwari said, "We have so far dismissed the services of 12 police personnel who were found involved in heroin peddling cases. There is absolutely no place in Himachal Pradesh Police either for chitta peddlers or for those promoting it."

According to the police, during routine naka checking at Shoghi Barrier around 2:30 am on Thursday, a vehicle was intercepted coming fro...