Shimla, Dec. 7 -- Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on Sunday inaugurated a state-level workshop on the theme "War on Drugs-Chitte Par Chot", organised by the group of NGOs "Sanjeevani", and called for coordinated and determined efforts to combat drug abuse in Himachal Pradesh.

Addressing the gathering, the Governor said that the fight against drugs demands both strict action by police and a sensitive approach towards affected individuals. He emphasised that, along with non-governmental organisations, participation from religious institutions is crucial to break the drug network being driven by foreign agencies.

Shukla appreciated the efforts of the State Government in tackling the drug menace and particularly lauded the mann...