AWANTIPORA: Continuing its efforts under the Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyan, J&K Police in Awantipora carried out multiple awareness and enforcement activities to curb drug abuse and trafficking.
A drug awareness programme was conducted at Government Middle School Darganiegund, where participants were sensitized about the harmful effects of drug abuse and the importance of a drug free society. Similarly, Police Station Tral organized an awareness campaign at Gurunanak Public School, Tral, engaging students and staff in spreading the message against drug abuse.
Meanwhile, Police Station Pampore received reliable information regarding illegal cultivation of poppy plants in Frestabal area of Pampore. Acting promptly, a police party under the supervision of senior officers reached the spot and destroyed illicit poppy cultivation on agricultural land belonging to Farooq Ahmad Bhat S/o Ghulam Qadir Bhat R/o Frestabal, Pampore. In the presence of an Executive Magistrate 1st Class Pampore, the entire poppy crop was destroyed on the spot as per legal procedures.
Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 38 /2026 under relevant sections of law has been registered in Police Station Pampore and further investigation is underway. Police remain committed to eradicating the drug menace and urge the general public to cooperate and share information for building a drug free society.


