Srinagar, May 31: 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 an illicit poppy cultivation during routine patrolling in the jurisdiction of Police Station Kangan.
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 the said land was found to be in possession of Jameel Ahmad Sheikh son of Jaleel Ahmad Sheikh resident of New Colony Arigoripora. Accordingly, Case FIR No. 46/2026 under the relevant provisions of the NDPS Act has been registered at Police Station Kangan, and further investigation has been taken up.
J&K Police remains committed to take stringent action against drug trafficking, cultivation of narcotic substances, and all activities associated with the drug trade. 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.
