Ganderbal, May 29 (KNS): In a concerted effort to combat drug addiction, the Jammu and Kashmir Police, alongside the Revenue and Excise Department, conducted a large-scale destruction drive targeting poppy cultivation in Ganderbal District.

As per the statement issued here, under the guidance of SSP Ganderbal, Sandeep Gupta-IPS, the operation aimed to eradicate the menace of drug abuse from the community.

Led by SHOs and supervised by SDPO Kangan, Muzaffar Jan-JKPS, and Gh Hassan-JKPS from Headquarters Ganderbal, police teams carried out the drive at various locations across the district.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp ChannelThe collaborative effort underscores Ganderbal Police's unwavering commitment to tackling the issue of drug trafficking and abuse.

"We are determined to rid our society of the scourge of drugs," stated SSP Sandeep Gupta. "Such enforcement actions will continue in the days ahead as part of our ongoing efforts."

The public is urged to assist law enforcement by providing information about landowners engaged in large-scale poppy cultivation. By working together, authorities and citizens can ensure a safer and healthier community for all.(KNS)