Central Kashmir Excise Range Destroys Illegal Poppy Cultivation in Budgam

Srinagar, May 12 (PTK): The Central Kashmir Excise Range on Monday intensified its crackdown against illegal cultivation of narcotic crops under the Nasha Mukt Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyan and destroyed illicit poppy cultivation at multiple locations across the Srinagar-Budgam-Ganderbal Excise Range in collaboration with Police, Revenue and Agriculture Departments.

During the enforcement drive, illegal poppy cultivation spread over different patches of land was identified and destroyed at several locations, including Khandah in Tehsil BK Pora of Budgam.

Officials said FIRs were registered under relevant provisions of the NDPS Act at the concerned police stations and all legal formalities including seizure, sampling and on-spot destruction of the illicit crop were completed as per procedure.

In connection with the operation, FIR No. 60/2026 under Section 8/18 of the NDPS Act has been registered at Police Station Chadoora and further investigation has been initiated.

The Excise Department reiterated its commitment towards curbing illegal cultivation and trafficking of narcotic substances and ensuring strict enforcement of law across the region.

Officials said such drives will continue in order to eradicate narcotic crop cultivation and safeguard society from the menace of drug abuse.

The enforcement action was carried out under the supervision of the Excise Commissioner and Deputy Excise Commissioner (Executive), Kashmir.(PTK)