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Police Station Tangmarg received reliable information that one individual, namely Gh Rasool Sheikh so of Gh Mohiuddin Sheikh resident of Hardushoora Kunzer, had cultivated poppy illegally in his agricultural land at Khotipora Tangmarg. Acting swiftly, a police party along with officials from NT Khaipora, Excise and Agriculture Departments rushed to the spot, where the illicit cultivation was identified and destroyed on the spot. Samples of the destroyed crop were seized and sealed in the presence of a Magistrate.
In this regard, FIR No. 27/2026 under relevant sections of NDPS Act has been registered and investigation has been taken up. In a similar action, upon receiving information regarding illegal poppy cultivation by Gh Mohd Mir son of Gh Ahmad Mir resident of Sagribatpora Tangmarg, a joint team promptly reached the location at Sagribatpora. The illicit cultivation was identified and destroyed on the spot. Samples were seized and sealed in the presence of a Magistrate. Accordingly, FIR No. 28/2026 under relevant sections of NDPS Act has been registered and further investigation has been initiated.
Meanwhile, as part of its continued awareness drive, an anti-drug rally was organized at Babareshi under the supervision of DO Babareshi, in coordination with Auqaf members, Traders Union, and local public. A large number of participants attended the rally and highlighted the harmful effects of drug abuse, emphasizing the need for collective efforts to eradicate this societal menace.
J&K Police reiterates its firm commitment to eradicate the drug menace from the district and urges the general public to cooperate with law enforcement agencies by sharing any information related to drug trafficking or illicit cultivation.
