Shimla, Feb. 22 -- To check growing drug menace, the Himachal government is planning to introduce the Himachal Pradesh Anti-Drug Bill in the upcoming assembly session.

A government spokesperson stated that to strengthen legal provisions, impose stricter penalties on repeat offenders and promote rehabilitation for addicts and first-time minor offenders, this legislation will be placed before the House.

Listing the state government's efforts to combat drug abuse and trafficking, a government spokesperson said in 2024 police arrested 2,515 individuals involved in drug-related activities.

Sharing details, in 2024, the police department seized 368.20 kg of charas, 36.20 kg of opium, 11.14 kg of heroin, 668.67 kg of poppy husk and 33.64 kg o...