Sopore, Apr 29: In a firm enforcement action under the ongoing 100-Day Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyaan, Sopore Police have destroyed an illegally cultivated poppy crop and registered a case under the NDPS Act.
Police Post Warpora received credible information regarding illegal cultivation of opium poppy in orchard land at Magraypora. Acting swiftly, a case FIR No. 102/2026 under Section 8/18(c) of the NDPS Act was registered at Police Station Sopore, and investigation was taken up.
During the course of investigation, a joint team comprising Police officials led by SDPO Sopore, along with Executive Magistrate, officials from the Excise Department and Agriculture Department, reached the spot. After completing all legal formalities, the illegally cultivated poppy crop was destroyed on the spot. The accused has been identified as Mushtaq Ahmad Lone, son of Gh. Nabi Lone of Hathlangoo Sopore. Police have reiterated that illegal cultivation of opium poppy or any narcotic crop is a serious offence punishable under the NDPS Act, and strict legal action will be taken against anyone found involved in such activities. The general public is urged to remain vigilant and refrain from engaging in or facilitating cultivation of narcotic crops, and to report any such illegal activity to the nearest police establishment or on the helpline 9596773144.The identity of informers will be kept strictly confidential.
