Wild cannabis on 41 kanals destroyed in Budgam

Budgam, July 21: The 37th district-level NCORD (Narco Coordination) meeting was held today in the district under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Budgam, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat to review the ongoing efforts against drug abuse and to formulate the future strategy for a drug-free Budgam.As per the statement issued here, the meeting reviewed the action taken by various departments on previous NCORD decisions and chalked out a roadmap to intensify efforts against narcotic cultivation, trafficking, and consumption.He stressed the need to address the issue through a multi-dimensional approach, involving deterrence, treatment, enforcement, and awareness.The chair was informed that 41 kanals of wild cannabis have been destroyed in areas of Chadoora and Magam.During the meeting, ASP Budgam briefed the chair about current enforcement actions, stating that 35 NDPS cases and 11 PIT-NDPS detentions have been made so far.DC reiterated the commitment of the district administration to create a drug-free environment and said that all necessary steps will be taken to achieve this goal.He underscored that cooperation, coordination, and collaboration are vital to contain drug peddling and break the supply chain, alongside taking strict punitive action against the culprits.On the occasion, DC directed Assistant Drug Controller to get CBS and CCTV cameras installed in all drug stores and ensure 100% saturation. Stronger coordination between Revenue and Police departments at the sub-division level was instructed for better deterrence, especially for destruction of poppy and cannabis cultivation. Regular lodging of FIRs was also directed whenever poppy or cannabis cultivation is destroyed in the district.