Chandigarh will be India's first drug-free city, says Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced the goal on Sunday during the 60th Raising Day celebrations of the Chandigarh Police.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Sunday that Chandigarh will be the first city in India to become drug-free. Speaking at the Diamond Jubilee celebrations and the President’s Colour Award Ceremony for the Chandigarh Police, Shah urged the force to prioritise the fight against substance abuse to help build a developed India.
According to reports from The Hindu, The Pioneer and India Today, Shah noted that the Chandigarh Police has achieved an 85 per cent conviction rate. He stated that following the implementation of new criminal laws, the force has an average punishment timeline of 140 days.
Between August 4, 2024, and November 1, 2026, the Chandigarh Police registered 8,206 FIRs and filed online charge sheets in 7,590 cases. Shah described the number of online charge sheets as a national record.
The Union Home Minister announced that the Centre will provide 2,152 AI-enabled CCTV cameras to the city to strengthen public safety. Additionally, 141 new vehicles are being added to the police fleet to improve patrolling and emergency response.
Shah praised the force of approximately 6,000 personnel for its service and its ability to provide citizen services, such as passport verification, without requiring visits to police stations. He noted the force currently ranks second nationally in response time, with a four-minute response time and a 10-minute Quick Response Team arrival.