Shimla, Feb. 18 -- Health minister Dhani Ram Shandil lashed out at Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) accusing the predecessor government in the state of turning blind eye to the prevalent drug menace in Himachal Pradesh.

Health and family welfare minister Dr (Col) Dhani Ram Shandil in a press statement said, "Unlike the previous BJP government, which conveniently turned a blind eye to the drug menace, we (Congress) were actively cracking down on drug mafia and ensuring strict action in coordination with the state police and other relevant agencies."

"To further tighten the noose around drug peddlers, he said the state government was considering to introducing the Himachal Pradesh Anti-Drug Act in the upcoming assembly session. This legislatio...