Himachal Pradesh Director General of Police Ashok Tewari has called on students, teachers and parents to actively take part in the state government's ongoing anti-chitta drive. He said protecting the younger generation from drug abuse is a shared responsibility of families, educational institutions, the police and society.
The DGP made the appeal as the chief guest at the annual day function of Convent of Jesus and Mary (CJM), Chelsea, one of the prominent schools in the state capital.
Anti-Chitta Drive Is a People's Movement, Says Himachal DGP
Tewari made it clear that the anti-chitta drive is not just a police campaign against drug traffickers. In his view, it is a people's movement aimed at safeguarding the future of the state's youth.
He urged students to become ambassadors of the campaign among their friends and families. He also encouraged parents and teachers to step in and support the effort, since they are the people closest to young students every day.
Why Students, Parents and Teachers Matter in the Drug Fight
The DGP's message places families and schools at the centre of the campaign. The reasoning is simple — the police can act against traffickers, but the people who can keep young people away from drugs in the first place are parents, teachers and friends.
- Students are asked to spread awareness as campaign ambassadors among friends and family.
- Parents and teachers are urged to actively participate in the drive.
- The DGP framed the drive as a shared responsibility of families, schools, police and society.
- The stated goal is to protect the state's youth from drug abuse.
Our Take: A Sensible Message That Needs Follow-Through
In our view, the DGP's appeal gets one thing right — drug abuse cannot be fought by the police alone. Traffickers can be arrested, but demand for drugs starts in homes, schools and peer groups. Bringing students, parents and teachers into the anti-chitta drive makes sense because they are the first line of defence.
To put it plainly, the success of this drive will depend on whether this appeal turns into real action. Students can carry the message, but parents and teachers must also watch for warning signs and speak openly about the risks of drugs. A campaign becomes a movement only when people actually join it. The DGP has set the direction — now the responsibility lies with the very people he addressed.
Sources & References
- Original news report on the Himachal DGP's address at the Convent of Jesus and Mary (CJM), Chelsea annual day function.