Awantipora (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], Jammu and Kashmir Police launched a special operation against illegal cultivation of poppy and destroyed large patches of poppy in a large area, an official statement said on Wednesday, "Opium To curb illegal cultivation of poppy, Awantipora Police is making continuous efforts through enforcement drives. Today a special drive was conducted against illegal cultivation of poppy in a large area in Padgampora and SAIL areas of Police Station Awantipora. Farming was destroyed.
The operation was carried out by special teams of Awantipora police under the leadership of SDPO Mumta Ali Bhatti (JKPS), Tehsildar Awantipora Shakeel Ahmed and Tehsildar Mohammad Irfan Nai. Accordingly, seven cases were registered against the accused persons under relevant sections of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS). Action at Awantipora Police Station Awantipora Police has already advised all those who have cultivated poppy or other intoxicants anywhere in the area to destroy it themselves, otherwise they will face strict action under law .