Shimla: The anti-drug special task force (STF), Kullu, carried out an operation against illegal opium cultivation in Mandi district on Saturday and destroyed over 1.8 lakh opium plants.Acting on intelligence inputs, the STF team raided Sehad village under Katola sub-tehsil. During the raid, officials discovered illegal opium cultivation spread across nearly six bighas of private land, covering about 25 terraced fields. A case has been registered under the NDPS Act at Padhar police station against those involved in the illegal activity. Authorities said that the accused will be arrested following proper identification.The operation aims to curb drug-related activities, strengthen law enforcement and prevent future instances of illegal cultivation. Police have urged citizens to report drug-related information, assuring complete confidentiality.MSID:: 130719276 413 |
