{"id":13619,"date":"2024-06-14T15:44:44","date_gmt":"2024-06-14T15:44:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/current-affairs\/?p=13619"},"modified":"2024-06-14T15:44:44","modified_gmt":"2024-06-14T15:44:44","slug":"hp-to-have-dedicated-special-task-force-to-combat-drug-menace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/current-affairs\/hp-to-have-dedicated-special-task-force-to-combat-drug-menace\/","title":{"rendered":"HP to have dedicated special task force to combat drug menace"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Himachal Pradesh Government is planning to set up a dedicated task force to combat the drug menace in the hill state.<\/p>\n<p>The  has taken up the issue of making the <a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/narcotics\">Narcotics<\/a> Act more stringent with the Central Government so that the properties of drug peddlers can be confiscated and strict action can be taken against them, he said.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>To tackle drug addiction and aid in the rehabilitation of affected individuals, the State Government plans to establish two State-of-the-art drug de-addiction-cum-rehabilitation centers in Himachal. About 50 bighas of land is being identified for setting up each center, which will focus on providing effective treatment and support to those in need, he said, adding that as the State Government continues its endeavours to combat drug abuse, Himachal remains committed to ensure the welfare and prosperity of its citizens.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Highlighting the importance of modernizing the <a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/police\">Police<\/a> Department, Sukhu said that the Government would extend full support to enhance the capabilities of law enforcement. He advocated the use of modern technologies like <a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/artificial-intelligence\">Artificial Intelligence<\/a> to make the Police Department more efficient. The State Government has sanctioned four new police stations, with three to be located on the Kiratpur-Manali four-lane highway, and one in Bir in Kangra district.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Himachal Pradesh Government is planning to set up a dedicated task force to combat the drug menace in the hill state. 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