Himachal: Opposition slams Sukhu govt over drug menace

Speaking on the law and order situation in Himachal, Jai Ram claimed that 1,534 people are missing across the state

Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur on Friday launched a sharp attack on the state government, alleging complete failure in maintaining law and order and curbing the growing drug menace in the state.

Himachal Pradesh leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur. (File)

Speaking in the state assembly over the cut motion of home department, Jai Ram said the government had shown “undue laxity” towards drug peddlers, resulting in 66 deaths due to overdose.

“Instead of taking strict action, the government is organising walkathons and rallies to create events,” he remarked.

Speaking on the law and order situation in Himachal, Jai Ram claimed that 1,534 people are missing across the state. Highlighting recent incidents, Jai Ram referred to firing at a former MLA’s hotel in Bilaspur and an attack on a former legislator inside a court complex. He also cited an attempted kidnapping of a media advisor’s son, abduction of a BCS student from a school gate, a bomb blast reported on November 20, and firing incidents near Shoolini University.