Awantipora: Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from society, police have launched special bhang destruction drive in the villages of Police Station Awantipora.
A joint team comprising of Police Station Awantipora along with officials of Excise Department destroyed wild bhang spread over 42 Kanals of land in villages falling under the jurisdiction of Police Station Awantipora.
“The general public of these areas have widely appreciated the action taken by the police and assured their full cooperation in future to eradicate the drug menace from society,” police said.
“The community members are requested to come forward with any information regarding cultivation of contrabands in their neighbourhood. Persons found indulging in drug peddling and cultivation of contraband substances shall be dealt with as per the law,” police said.