ANANTNAG: To prevent the illicit Cultivation of Poppy/Bhung, a team of Excise officials of Excise Range Anantnag-Pulwama-Shopian -Kulgam today carried out an awareness campaign in the villages of Dupatyar, Takiyabal area of Bijbehara, Anantnag (Areas Prone to Illicit Cultivation of Poppy/Bhung).
The drive focused on Information, Education and Communication (IEC) with the purpose to create massive awareness regarding preventive education and with the objective of mobilising the community, promoting awareness and collective initiative towards the prevention of illicit cultivation of Poppy/ Bhung.
ETO Sameer Ahmad Dar said that on directions of Excise Commissioner J&K and under close supervision of Deputy Excise Commissioner (Executive), the drives are being conducted in Anantnag range to spread awareness among the population regarding illicit poppy cultivation. Targeted approach with focus on villages prone to such cultivation is being carried out.
These awareness campaigns will continue in identified vulnerable villages as a focused Preventive measure to curb the menace of illicit cultivation of Poppy/Bhung.

KR Desk