Shimla, Oct. 29 -- The Public Works Department (PWD) demolished five illegal shops and took possession of a store constructed on government land near Lambakhatal along the Chidgaon-Rohru road on Tuesday as part of the ongoing anti-chitta campaign.

The action was carried out in connection with a drug trafficking case registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act at Kotkhai police station.

During the investigation and subsequent review of the case, police identified unauthorised shops and a store constructed on PWD land. Following verification, police and the PWD initiated action in accordance with the law, demolishing the five shops and taking possession of the store, officials said.

Shimla police said the a...