Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced the dismissal of 11 police personnel for alleged involvement in the 'chitta' (heroin) trade. The dismissals, executed under Article 311(2)(b) of the Constitution, target officers implicated in cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act. The Chief Minister emphasized a zero-tolerance policy, stating no one is above the law and directing departments to report on employees involved in drug trafficking and assets acquired through illicit means. The state has also activated emergency number 112 for public information.