Srinagar, May 30: In its continued efforts to eradicate the menace of narcotics and achieve the vision of a Drug-Free Jammu and Kashmir under the ongoing “Nasha-Mukt Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyan,” J&K Police detected and destroyed one more illicit poppy cultivation during routine patrolling in the jurisdiction of Police Station Gund.
During the patrolling operation, police personnel noticed a patch of land cultivated with poppy plants. Acting promptly, the police team destroyed the illicit cultivation on the spot and initiated legal proceedings. Accordingly, a case FIR No.15/2026, under the relevant provisions of the NDPS Act has been registered at Police Station Gund, and investigation has been taken up to identify all persons involved in the illegal cultivation and ascertain further links, if any.
The public is urged to cooperate with the police and share any information regarding drug-related activities so that collective efforts can help build a safer, healthier, and drug-free society. Police reiterates its unwavering commitment towards safeguarding the youth and ensuring a drug-free future for the district.
