Anantnag Police destroy poppy crop, register 5 FIRs in J&K drug crackdown
Synopsis
Anantnag Police dismantled illicit poppy farms across two villages — Srigufwara and Nanil — destroying crops over 30 marlas and 270 square feet respectively, and filing five FIRs under the NDPS Act. The action is part of J&K's ongoing 100-day Nasha Mukt Abhiyan, which now includes cancellation of Aadhaar cards, driving licences, and passports for those convicted.
Key Takeaways
Anantnag Police destroyed illicit poppy cultivation at village Liver, Srigufwara and Nanil on 29 April 2026 .
Poppy crops spread over 30 marlas (Srigufwara) and 270 square feet (Nanil) were destroyed on the spot.
Five FIRs registered — four at Police Station Srigufwara and one ( FIR No.
47/2026 ) at Police Station Mattan under Sections 8/18 NDPS Act .
Action is part of the 100-day Nasha Mukt Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyan .
Punitive measures include cancellation of Aadhaar cards , driving licences , and passports , and attachment of properties linked to drug proceeds.
Anantnag Police in Jammu and Kashmir destroyed illicit poppy cultivation across two locations in the district and registered five FIRs on Wednesday, 29 April 2026, as part of an intensified drive against narcotic crop farming. The action was carried out jointly with Agriculture Department officials, the Executive Magistrate, and the concerned Naib Tehsildar.
Key Operations Conducted
In the first operation, a police party visited village Liver, Srigufwara, acting on specific intelligence. Poppy cultivation spread over approximately 30 marlas of land — belonging to multiple individuals — was detected and destroyed on the spot in the presence of officials. Four FIRs were subsequently registered at Police Station Srigufwara under relevant provisions of law, and investigations have been initiated.
In a separate action, the Beat Officer of Nanil relayed reliable information regarding illicit poppy cultivation by Gh Nabi Mir, son of Gh Ahmed, a resident of Nanil. A police team, accompanied by Agriculture Department officials and the Executive Magistrate, inspected the land and found poppy plants cultivated over approximately 270 square feet. The crop was destroyed on the spot, and FIR No. 47/2026 under Sections 8/18 of the NDPS Act was registered at Police Station Mattan.
What Anantnag Police Said
Authorities reiterated their commitment to eradicating the drug menace and appealed to the public for cooperation.
Point of View
Targeting identity documents and property. What remains untested is whether administrative punishment without robust rehabilitation infrastructure will actually reduce cultivation, or simply push it deeper into remote terrain where enforcement reach is limited. The Valley's vulnerability to narcotics is structural, rooted in unemployment and limited economic mobility — factors that punitive drives alone cannot address.
NationPress
1 May 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What action did Anantnag Police take against poppy cultivation on 29 April 2026?
Anantnag Police destroyed illicit poppy crops at two locations — village Liver in Srigufwara and Nanil — and registered five FIRs under the NDPS Act. The operations were conducted jointly with Agriculture Department officials and the Executive Magistrate.
How much poppy cultivation was destroyed in the Anantnag operation?
Poppy cultivation spread over approximately 30 marlas of land was destroyed at village Liver, Srigufwara, while a separate crop over 270 square feet was destroyed at Nanil. Both destructions were carried out on the spot in the presence of officials.
What is the Nasha Mukt Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyan?
It is an ongoing 100-day campaign by J&K authorities aimed at eradicating drug smuggling and narcotic crop cultivation across the region. Under the campaign, punitive actions include cancellation of Aadhaar cards, driving licences, and passports, as well as court-ordered attachment of properties linked to drug proceeds.
Who was named in the Nanil poppy cultivation FIR?
Gh Nabi Mir, son of Gh Ahmed, a resident of Nanil, was named in FIR No. 47/2026 registered at Police Station Mattan under Sections 8/18 of the NDPS Act after poppy plants were found on his land.
What legal provisions apply to illicit poppy cultivation in J&K?
Cases are registered under Sections 8 and 18 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, which prohibit cultivation of narcotic plants and prescribe stringent penalties including imprisonment and property attachment.
