The Himachal Pradesh government dismissed 11 police personnel, including constables and an inspector-rank officer, for alleged involvement in the illicit trade of ‘chitta’ (heroin). The dismissals were carried out under Article 311(2)(b) of the Constitution of India in connection with cases registered under the NDPS Act. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said no one involved in drug trafficking or illegal drug trade would be spared, including government employees. He directed departments to investigate and report employees involved in chitta trafficking and to document properties and assets acquired through drug-trade proceeds for possible legal action, including asset seizure.