Overview
- The division bench pronounced its order on June 24 and directed the state to transfer the Kullu deputy commissioner, superintendent of police and the concerned SDM within a week.
- The court has instructed the government to register FIRs, form a special investigation team led by an officer of DIG rank and begin departmental proceedings against the three officers.
- A District Legal Services Authority inspection and police reports found evidence of widespread substance use, seizure of CCTV DVRs, two tourists arrested with cocaine and LSD, and related site evidence.
- The event was a paid commercial gathering held at Green Forest I and II in Grahan near Kasol from June 7–11 with camping tents, private security and infrastructure for large crowds.
- The court ordered further probes into whether prior police warnings were ignored and whether officials gave tacit permission or colluded with organisers, a step that could lead to criminal charges or administrative penalties and changes to event permitting.