Anti-Drug Enforcement Drive Continues in Sopore under Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyaan; Illegal Poppy Cultivation Destroyed
Sopore, May 10, 2026:
In continuation of the ongoing anti-drug enforcement drive under the 100-Day Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyaan, Sopore Police have taken action against illegal cultivation of narcotic crops in the jurisdiction of Police Post Fruit Mandi.
On receipt of credible information regarding illegal cultivation of opium poppy at village Reban, Police Station Sopore registered FIR No. 112/2026 under Section 8/18-C of the NDPS Act and investigation was taken up.
During the course of investigation, a joint team comprising officials from Police, Excise, Agriculture, and Revenue Departments conducted an anti-poppy cultivation drive at the said location.
During the drive, the illegally cultivated poppy crop was identified and destroyed on the spot after completing all legal formalities. Samples were also collected and seized for further analysis.
Further investigation is underway to ascertain all aspects of the case.
Sopore Police reiterated that illegal cultivation of narcotic crops is a serious offence under the NDPS Act and strict legal action will be taken against those found involved.
Sopore Police reaffirmed their commitment to strict enforcement under the Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyaan to eliminate the drug menace at its roots and ensure a safer, healthier and drug-free society.
