*Anantnag Police cracks down on drug cultivators. Destroys poppy fields in Dooru*
Continuing its sustained drive against narcotics, Anantnag Police has 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 S/o Abdul Aziz Rather R/o Mirgund, Dooru. The crop was destroyed on the spot and FIR No. 53/2026 U/S 8/18 NDPS Act 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 Jaibal Shankerpora, cultivated illegally by Bashir Ahmed Dar S/o Mohd Shaban Dar R/o Shangran on his land. In this regard, FIR No. 54/2026 U/S 8/18 NDPS Act was registered and investigation initiated.
– In a separate incident, a patrolling party from Police Station Dooru noticed illegal poppy cultivation in the orchard of Abdul Gani Dar S/o Mohmmad Ahsan Dar R/o 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 Anantnag Police to eradicate the menace of drugs and prevent illegal cultivation in the district. Police reiterates 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.
