Shimla, July 25 -- Raising serious concerns over rising drug menace in the state, Himachal Pradesh governor Shiv Pratap Shukla expressed dissatisfaction over lack of government rehabilitation centres while questioning political will to fight the menace.

"There is only one Red Cross-run drug rehabilitation centre in Kullu. We have been hearing about identification of land for setting up a centre in Sirmaur but nothing is moving on ground. This shows the seriousness of the government."

Shukla warned that if prompt action is not taken, the state could face a crisis similar to Punjab, often referred to as "Udta Punjab."

The governor pointed out that the Himachal government has not been proactive in setting up rehabilitation centres. "The s...