Shimla, Oct. 7 -- Shimla deputy commissioner (DC) Anupam Kashyap on Tuesday held a meeting with operators and representatives of various drug de-addiction and rehabilitation centres functioning in the Shimla district. The meeting was aimed at strengthening the Shimla district administration's campaign against drug abuse.

During the meeting, operators of de-addiction centres raised various issues and demands before the administration.

"De-addiction centres are not businesses but an important means of social service," the DC said, adding that helping people overcome addiction and return to a healthy and dignified life was a challenging task.

The DC expressed concern over complaints of drugs being made available to persons undergoing trea...