Anantnag Police launch Bhung destruction drive in Bijbehara

In a continued effort to curb the cultivation and spread of wild cannabis (bung), a massive destruction drive was carried out along the riverbanks at Sangam, Marhama, and Waghama. The operation was jointly conducted by the Excise Department in close coordination with the local police and with active support from the CRPF 90 Bn.During the drive, a significant quantity of wild bung was located and destroyed on-site. These areas had witnessed a concerning growth of cannabis vegetation, posing a threat to the community due to its potential misuse.

The joint team ensured thorough coverage of the identified hotspots along the riverbanks and interacted with local residents, urging them to cooperate in the eradication of such illegal growths and to report any fresh cultivation in their vicinity.Authorities reiterated their commitment to maintaining strict vigilance and continuing such drives in the future as part of a broader campaign against drug abuse and illicit cultivation. The public has been urged to actively participate in creating a drug-free environment.