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SRINAGAR: In a continued and coordinated enforcement drive under the ongoing Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyaan and Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, J&K Police conducted multiple successful operations across Sopore, Anantnag, and Baramulla districts, leading to the destruction of illicit poppy cultivation and registration of several cases under the NDPS Act.
In Sopore, acting on credible information received at Police Post Warpora, Sopore Police detected illegal cultivation of opium poppy in orchard land at Magraypora. FIR No. 102/2026 was registered at Police Station Sopore. A joint team comprising police officials led by SDPO Sopore, along with the Executive Magistrate, Excise, and Agriculture Department officials, reached the site. After completing legal formalities, the entire illicit crop was destroyed on the spot. The accused has been identified as Mushtaq Ahmad Lone resident of Hathlangoo. Investigation is ongoing.
In Anantnag, at village Liver Srigufwara, Police along with revenue and agriculture officials, detected poppy cultivation spread over approximately 30 marlas of land belonging to multiple individuals. The crop was destroyed in the presence of magistrate authorities. Four FIRs under relevant provisions of the NDPS Act have been registered at Police Station Srigufwara, and investigations are underway.
In a separate operation at Nanil, illicit poppy cultivation over approximately 270 square feet was detected on land belonging to Gh Nabi Mir, R/O Nanil. The crop was destroyed on the spot, and FIR No. 47/2026 has been registered at Police Station Mattan.
In Baramulla, Police uncovered and destroyed illicit poppy cultivation at multiple locations at Kunzer, following credible inputs. During verification, cultivation was found on land belonging to Abdul Raheem Khanday of Ogmuna (distributed among family members) and another individual from Goigam. Accordingly, FIR Nos. 51 & 52/2026 under relevant sections of the NDPS Act have been registered at Police Station Kunzer. The illicit crop was destroyed in the presence of magistrate authorities and officials from Excise, Revenue, and Agriculture Departments. Samples were collected and sealed for evidentiary purposes.
J&K Police reiterated that illegal cultivation, possession, or trade of narcotic substances is a serious offence under the NDPS Act and will be dealt with strict legal action. Police further appealed to the public to remain vigilant, refrain from involvement in such illegal activities, and report any instances of narcotic cultivation or trafficking to the nearest police establishment.
