SRINAGAR, Aug. 7 -- As part of its intensified drive against narcotics, Police along with Revenue Department & Excise Department conducted joint operations in Sopore and Awantipora Police districts, leading to the destruction of a large quantity of wild bung (cannabis).

In Sopore, the operation covered stretches of roadside state land from Behrampora to Marazigund and Watergam, falling under the jurisdiction of Police Station Dangiwacha. The drive was conducted in presence of Tehsildar Watergam, officials of Excise Department, and local civil society members, ensuring community participation.

In a similar action in Awantipora, Police along with officers from Excise Department destroyed wild cannabis Approx. 05 Kanals at Awantipora. This...