60Kg Poppy recovered, 04 persons booked
May 18: Continuing its efforts to root out the menace of drugs, Police launched extensive drive to destroy illegal poppy cultivation in Awantipora and also recovered 60Kgs of Poppy in Beighpora area of Awantipora.Police parties from P/S Awantipora under the supervision of SDPO Awantipora along with Excise and Revenue departments destroyed poppy cultivation spread over 20 Kanals of land in Renzipora area of Awantipora.In a separate action against drugs, Police recovered 60Kgs of poppy deposited in gunny bags in three different houses in Beighpora area of Awantipora. Cases under relevant sections of law hae been registered in Police Station Awantipora against 04 persons and investigation has been initiated. General public of the area have appreciated the action of joint team and have urged the authorities to continue this drive in nearby areas also. Community members are requested to come forward with any information regarding cultivation of contrabands in their neighbourhood. Persons found indulging in drug peddling & cultivation of contraband substances shall be dealt as per law.