J&K Police destroys illegal poppy crop in Baramulla under Nasha Mukt Abhiyaan
Synopsis
Baramulla Police destroyed an illegal poppy crop in Pariswani, Kunzer, registering an FIR under the NDPS Act — the latest strike in J&K's 100-day 'Nasha Mukt Abhiyaan'. With LG Manoj Sinha personally leading anti-drug marches and passport cancellations now on the table for offenders, the campaign is raising the stakes in what the administration calls a war against narco-terrorism.
Key Takeaways
Baramulla Police destroyed illegal poppy cultivation at village Pariswani, Kunzer on 20 May 2026 .
62/2026 registered under Section 8/18 of the NDPS Act against landowner Ab Ahad Reshi .
Destruction carried out in the presence of a Magistrate and Excise, Revenue, and Agriculture department officials.
The action is part of the 100-day 'Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyaan' launched on 6 April 2026 .
LG Manoj Sinha has described the drive as a 'war against narco-terrorism' , with penalties including passport and Aadhaar cancellation for offenders.
Baramulla Police destroyed an illegal poppy cultivation site in village Pariswani, Kunzer, on Wednesday, 20 May 2026, as part of the ongoing 'Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyaan' — a 100-day anti-drug drive running across the Union Territory. The action follows a reliable tip-off and marks yet another enforcement milestone in the campaign against narco-terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir.
How the Operation Unfolded
Acting on credible intelligence, police identified the illicit poppy plantation on land belonging to Ab Ahad Reshi, son of Abdul Rahim Reshi, a resident of Pariswani, Kunzer. Police Station Kunzer registered FIR No. 62/2026 under Section 8/18 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, and an investigation was initiated immediately.
The illicit plants were destroyed on the spot in the presence of a Magistrate and officials from the Excise, Revenue, and Agriculture Departments, following prescribed legal procedure. Samples of the seized plants were collected, sealed, and taken into custody for further legal proceedings.
The Broader Anti-Drug Campaign
The operation is part of the 100-day 'Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyaan' launched on 6 April 2026 by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha. The LG has described the campaign as a 'war against narco-terrorism' and has personally led anti-drug marches across every district of the Union Territory to ensure coordinated action between the administration and civil society.
Notably, the campaign has introduced some of the most stringent punitive measures seen in the region — including cancellation of passports, Aadhaar cards, and driving licences of those found involved in drug trade, along with attachment of properties acquired through drug money.
What the Police Said
Baramulla Police reaffirmed its commitment to eliminating the drug menace and appealed to the public to cooperate with law enforcement in curbing both drug trafficking and illegal cultivation across the district. According to officials, aggressive anti-drug operations have been carried out throughout the UT since the campaign's launch.
Why This Matters
Jammu and Kashmir has seen a sustained push to dismantle drug networks that critics argue are linked to cross-border trafficking routes. The 'Nasha Mukt Abhiyaan' is framed not merely as a law-and-order exercise but as a generational intervention — aimed at protecting the youth of the region from addiction. This is the latest in a series of poppy destruction drives conducted under the campaign since April, signalling consistent enforcement rather than isolated action.
Point of View
Magistrate presence, multi-department oversight — but a single field destruction tells us little about whether the supply chain behind it has been disrupted. The real measure of the 'Nasha Mukt Abhiyaan' is not how many plants are uprooted but how many cultivators face prosecution and how many trafficking networks are dismantled. J&K's drug problem has deep cross-border dimensions that field raids alone cannot resolve. If the campaign's headline metric remains acres destroyed rather than convictions secured, it risks being remembered as optics rather than outcome.
NationPress
11 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 'Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyaan'?
It is a 100-day anti-drug campaign launched on 6 April 2026 by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha across Jammu and Kashmir. The drive involves aggressive police operations against drug cultivation, trafficking, and peddling, with penalties including passport, Aadhaar, and driving licence cancellations for offenders.
What action did Baramulla Police take in the Pariswani, Kunzer case?
Baramulla Police registered FIR No. 62/2026 under Section 8/18 of the NDPS Act and destroyed the illegal poppy plantation on the spot in the presence of a Magistrate and officials from the Excise, Revenue, and Agriculture Departments. Plant samples were collected and sealed for further legal proceedings.
Who owned the land where illegal poppy was cultivated?
According to police, the land belongs to Ab Ahad Reshi, son of Abdul Rahim Reshi, a resident of Pariswani, Kunzer in Baramulla district. The FIR has been registered in connection with the illegal cultivation found on this land.
What are the punitive measures introduced under the anti-drug campaign?
LG Manoj Sinha announced measures including cancellation of passports, Aadhaar cards, and driving licences of persons involved in drug trade, along with attachment of properties created from drug money. These are among the strictest penalties introduced in the Union Territory for drug-related offences.
Why is the anti-drug campaign significant for Jammu and Kashmir?
J&K authorities have framed the campaign as a generational intervention to protect the region's youth from drug addiction, which officials link to cross-border narco-terrorism networks. The LG has personally visited every district to lead anti-drug marches, signalling high-level administrative commitment to the drive.
