Budgam: July 25: Continuing its sustained efforts to eradicate the menace of narcotic substances, Police in Budgam along with Revenue and Excise Department conducted a large-scale destruction drive of wild cannabis (bhung) in the Charar-e-Sharief area of District Budgam.
The drive was conducted under the directions of SSP Budgam Shri Nikhil Borkar-IPS and was led by the SHO Police Station Charar-e-Sharief, with active participation from officials of the Police, Revenue and Excise Departments. Local youth also joined the campaign, demonstrating strong community engagement and awareness against drug-related threats. A significant quantity of wild cannabis was destroyed during the operation.
Police reiterates its firm commitment to building a drug-free society and urges the general public to support this noble mission. Citizens are requested to share any information regarding illegal cultivation of cannabis or poppy with the police so that strict legal action can be initiated against the offenders.