Anantnag, Nov. 2 -- Authorities have destroyed 792 kanals of wild cannabis growing along riverbeds and other areas in Anantnag district as part of efforts to curb drug abuse and trafficking, officials said on Monday.
The information was shared during a meeting of the District-Level Narco Coordination Centre (NCORD), chaired by Deputy Commissioner Anantnag Dr Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat at the DC Office Complex.
The meeting reviewed measures taken by various departments to prevent drug abuse, strengthen enforcement against drug trafficking and improve rehabilitation facilities.
The Deputy Commissioner called for coordinated action by all concerned departments, stressing strict action against drug peddlers, enhanced surveillance and sustained a...