ANANTNAG: In compliance with the directions of the Hon’ble Court, Police in Anantnag carried out the destruction of a large quantity of seized contraband substances at Lassipora, Pulwama.
The disposal process was conducted in a transparent and secure manner under the supervision of a duly constituted committee, strictly adhering to legal procedures and prescribed norms. This action reaffirms the firm commitment of J&K Police to curb the menace of drug abuse and trafficking in society.
The contraband destroyed comprised a total of 522 kilograms of narcotic substances, along with psychotropic drugs, including 240.015 Kgs of Poppy Straw, 59.198 Kgs of Charas, 154.984 Kgs of Bung Boosa, 63.582 Kgs of Ganja, 4.245 Kgs of Cannabis powder & leaves, 0.63 grams of Brown Sugar.
These substances were seized in multiple cases registered across the district and were destroyed following due legal sanction. This decisive action underscores the relentless efforts of J&K Police in combating drug trafficking and substance abuse. By destroying such a significant quantity of narcotics, the J&K Police send a strong message of zero tolerance against drugs and reiterate their resolve to safeguard the youth and the community from the harmful effects of addiction.
J&K Police remains committed to working in close coordination with the public to build a drug-free society and urges citizens to continue extending their cooperation by sharing any information related to drug peddling or abuse.
