Shimla, April 8 -- Reiterating zero tolerance of police personnel, Himachal Pradesh director general of police Ashok Tiwari on Tuesday said 16 police personnel have been dismissed from service over drug taint.

This was stated by Tiwari while speaking to the media during a painting exhibition organized by the police on Tuesday. Reiterating a firm stance regarding the rising cases of drug abuse in Himachal Pradesh and the alleged involvement of drug traffickers within the police department, the DGP said, "Any stain on the 'khaki' will not be tolerated at any cost".

The DGP issued a warning that any form of complicity with drug peddlers would be deemed unacceptable.

The DGP disclosed that, so far this year, 16 police personnel have been d...