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PULWAMA, MAY 25, 2021: The Sub Divisional Administration (SDA) Tral today initiated a drive against Poppy cultivation in the area.
During the drive, Executive Magistrate Dadsara and Police officials with assistance staff and officials of Excise Department destroyed the standing crop of poppy spread over Tens of Kanals in 15 villages.
While speaking regarding the drive, SDM Tral said that the drive shall continue in future also so that the menace of poppy cultivation is curbed.
He said the rampant diversion and illegal production of opium found in various parts has become challenging adding that offenders will be booked under NDPS Act. He warned Poppy cultivators to destroy their standing illegal crop immediately or be ready to face legal action.
General public from the concerned villages hailed the initiative launched by the administration to curb illicit Poppy straw cultivation in the area.
