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October 2026

Details: Written by: JK Monitor News Network; Category: Comprehensive; Published: 01 May 2026

BARAMULLA, HANDWARA, SHOPIAN: In a major and coordinated offensive against the drug menace, Police in Baramulla, Handwara and Shopian districts intensified their crackdown on illicit poppy cultivation, destroying illegal crops and initiating legal action in multiple cases.

In Baramulla, acting on credible information, police uncovered illegal poppy cultivation in the Pinjoora area on land belonging to Bashir Ahmad Malik. Following due legal procedures, FIR No. 53/2026 was registered. The illicit crop was destroyed on the spot in the presence of a Magistrate along with officials from the Excise, Revenue and Agriculture Departments, and samples were collected and seized for investigation.

In Handwara, a swift operation under the Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyan was carried out in the Pohrupeth area of Chogul. A joint team of Police, Revenue, Excise and Agriculture officials raided land owned by Jehangir Ahmad Dar, where illegal poppy cultivation was detected. The crop was immediately destroyed in the presence of a Magistrate, and samples were sealed. FIR No. 86/2026 has been registered at Police Station Handwara, and further investigation is underway.

Meanwhile, in Shopian, Police continued their sustained drive against narcotics cultivation in the Sindoo Shirmal area. A team from Police Post Keegam found illicit poppy cultivation on land belonging to Khazir Mohd Bhat. The crop was promptly destroyed, and FIR No. 74/2026 has been registered at Police Station Shopian under relevant sections of law, with further investigation taken up.

These actions underline the strong and consistent zero-tolerance approach of the police against drug-related offences. J&K Police reiterated their commitment to eradicating the drug menace and urged the public to remain vigilant and share any information related to drug trafficking or illegal cultivation to help build a drug-free society.

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