Chandigarh's special anti-drug drive has led to 163 FIRs and 698 arrests and detentions over 20 days, according to Chandigarh DGP Sagar Preet Hooda. The campaign was launched on September 11 on the orders of the Governor and Administrator of Chandigarh.
Chandigarh Police and the Administration carried out the operation jointly. Hooda said the action focused on locations identified as drug hotspots and people described as habitual drug peddlers after police reviewed past records.
How the drive was conducted
The campaign combined enforcement with information gathering. A helpline launched by the Governor generated information, while a public outreach campaign by Chandigarh Police also produced significant inputs. Police used this intelligence to continue action throughout the 20-day period.
The stated aim included sanitising the identified hotspots and acting against the peddlers identified through the review of records and intelligence. Community awareness campaigns were also launched as part of the drive.
Sports activities planned for youth
Hooda said the administration is also planning sports activities to engage young people in positive pursuits. The first planned initiative is a volleyball league in Chandigarh, scheduled to run from the start of October through October 10.
Plans for additional sports activities will be formulated, he said. The sports programme is being presented alongside the enforcement and awareness measures undertaken during the anti-drug campaign.
Conclusion
The Chandigarh drive combined police action, public information and community awareness, with sports activities planned as an additional youth-engagement initiative. The next announced event is the volleyball league scheduled through October 10.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. When was Chandigarh's special anti-drug drive launched?
The drive began on September 11.
Q. How many FIRs were registered during the drive?
Police registered 163 FIRs over the 20-day period.
Q. How many arrests and detentions were made?
A total of 698 arrests and detentions were reported.
Q. Which areas did the police target?
The operation focused on identified drug hotspots.
Q. What sports activity is planned in Chandigarh?
A volleyball league is planned from the start of October through October 10.
Q. Who spoke about the drive?
Chandigarh DGP Sagar Preet Hooda spoke about the campaign and its results.
Q. What other sports activities are planned?
Plans for additional sports activities will be formulated.
