Shimla, Feb. 9 -- 2013-batch IPS officer Gaurav Singh on Monday assumed charge as the new Superintendent of Police (SP), Shimla district, and outlined his priorities, with a strong focus on maintaining law and order, curbing crime, tackling drug trafficking, and easing traffic congestion in the state capital.

Speaking to ANI in Shimla on Monday, SP Gaurav Singh said the Shimla police would give top priority to the Himachal Pradesh government's ongoing campaign against drug abuse and trafficking, being carried out under the leadership of Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu.

"Our primary priorities will be maintaining law and order, controlling crime, and ensuring proper investigation of crimes," Singh said.

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