ANANTNAG: Continuing its sustained drive against narcotics, Police in Anantnag have destroyed multiple instances of illegally cultivated poppy in Dooru area and registered cases under the NDPS Act.
During routine patrolling, a police party from Police Station Dooru found poppy cultivated illegally in the orchard of Ghulam Nabi Rather son of Abdul Aziz Rather resident of Mirgund, Dooru. The crop was destroyed on the spot and FIR No. 53/2026 under relevant sections of law was registered. Investigation has been taken up.
In another operation, Police Station Dooru along with the Executive Magistrate and revenue officials destroyed standing green poppy at JaibalShankerpora, cultivated illegally by Bashir Ahmed Dar son of Mohd Shaban Dar resident of Shangran on his land. In this regard, FIR No. 54/2026 was registered and investigation has been initiated.
In a separate incident, a patrolling party from Police Station Dooru noticed illegal poppy cultivation in the orchard of Abdul Gani Dar son of Mohmmad Ahsan Dar resident of Zaldoora, Dooru. The crop was destroyed in presence of the Executive Magistrate and an officer from the Agriculture Department. Accordingly, FIR No. 56/2026 under relevant provisions of NDPS Act was registered and investigation taken up.
These actions reflect the firm resolve of J&K Police to eradicate the menace of drugs and prevent illegal cultivation in the district. Police reiterate its commitment to safeguard the community, especially the youth, from the devastating effects of narcotics and urges citizens to extend their cooperation in building a drug free society.