13 STF Police Stations to be Established in Himachal; Notification Issued to Crack Down on Organized Crime and Drug Trafficking
Notification of STF police station
Shimla, April 26:
In a major step toward controlling organized crime and drug trafficking, the Himachal Pradesh government has announced the establishment of Special Task Force (STF) police stations across various districts. The Home Department has issued a formal notification, which has come into immediate effect upon its publication in the official gazette.
STF Police Stations to be Set Up in 13 Police Districts
According to the notification, STF police stations will be established in the districts of Nurpur, Una, Shimla, Kullu, Baddi, Sirmaur, Mandi, Dharamshala, Chamba, Solan, Bilaspur, Hamirpur, and Dehra. Each STF station will focus on investigating organized crime, drug trafficking, and other designated offenses within its jurisdiction.
Stations to Be Equipped with Special Powers and Resources
The government has clarified that these STF stations will be provided with special powers and sufficient resources to effectively dismantle organized crime and drug networks. The Police Department has been directed to ensure the provision of necessary infrastructure, manpower, and technical support.
Curbing Drug Trafficking and Organized Crime
Over the past few years, the state has witnessed a rise in cases of drug trafficking and organized crime. There has been a longstanding demand for stronger action to curb these issues. The government believes that the establishment of STF police stations will help dismantle criminal networks and protect the youth from falling prey to drug abuse.
Creation of Investigation Units and Tribal STF Units
Along with setting up STF stations, two investigation units each have been created at the zonal and headquarters levels. These units will focus on cases involving commercial quantities of narcotics, organized crime rackets, repeat offenders, and property seizures.
In the districts of Nurpur, Una, Shimla, Kullu, Baddi, and Sirmaur, three investigation units will operate at each STF station, while in Mandi, Dharamshala, Chamba, Solan, Bilaspur, Hamirpur, and Dehra, two units will be assigned per station.
Tribal STF Units in Lahaul-Spiti and Kinnaur
Special Tribal STF units have been formed in the tribal districts of Lahaul-Spiti and Kinnaur. Led by officers of sub-inspector rank, these units will assist the STF in investigating crimes specific to tribal regions.
Investigation Units to Work Under the Supervision of Police Superintendents
All investigation units will function under the administrative control of the Superintendent of the Special Task Force and the STF unit established at the Police Headquarters. At the headquarters level, an officer of the rank of ADGP or IGP will be designated to provide secretarial assistance.
Leadership of STF Stations
STF police stations in Nurpur, Una, Shimla, Kullu, Baddi, and Sirmaur will be headed by officers of the rank of Additional Superintendent of Police or Deputy Superintendent of Police. In Mandi, Dharamshala, Chamba, Solan, Bilaspur, Hamirpur, and Dehra, the STF stations will be led by officers at the rank of Inspector.
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