Srinagar, July 9 (JKNS): In a major step against narcotics, the Economic Offences Wing (EOW), Kashmir Crime Branch, in collaboration with the Anti Narcotics Task Force (ANTF), destroyed a large quantity of seized drugs, including Charas, Ganja and psychotropic tablets, at the IGC Lassipora incineration facility in Pulwama under court orders, reaffirming the administration’s commitment to dismantling the drug ecosystem and strengthening the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan.
Spokesperson in a statement issued here to news agency JKNS said, EOW Kashmir Crime Branch J&K, in collaboration with the Anti Narcotics Task Force (ANTF), Kashmir, today carried out the destruction of seized narcotic drugs and contraband substances at the incinerator facility at IGC Lassipora, Pulwama, in compliance with the orders of the Hon’ble Court.
The destroyed contraband, comprising Charas, Ganja and psychotropic tablets, had been seized by the ANTF, Kashmir, during various anti-narcotics operations. The disposal was conducted through a scientific and environmentally compliant incineration process under the supervision of the Drug Disposal Committee.
The destruction process was chaired by SSP Economic Offences Wing Kashmir and Chairman, Drug Disposal Committee, Mr. Abdul Waheed Shah. Among those present were Dy. SP ANTF Ms. Kubra Nazir, Sr. PO EOW Kashmir Mr. Abdul Bari, and other concerned officers, who ensured that the disposal was carried out in strict adherence to the prescribed legal procedures and court directions.
The initiative also reinforces the Government’s commitment to the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, aimed at curbing drug abuse and dismantling the narcotics ecosystem. By ensuring the timely and lawful disposal of seized narcotic substances. (JKNS)