Shimla, Jan. 1 -- Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday underlined the three-step action plan to curb the increasing circulation and effect of "chitta" or the heroin drug in the state.

Speaking to ANI, CM Sukhu said that the first step was to raise awareness, followed by strict action and providing professional treatment in case an addict is found, only to bring them back into the mainstream.

"Regarding the chitta (heroin drug), its effect was increasing along the border with Punjab, so we took three types of actions. First, raising awareness among the people... Second, taking strict action against drug suppliers, and third, if someone has become addicted to chitta, we consider it our responsibility not to t...