Joint Operation Against Illegal Cannabis Cultivation Launched in Kullu
A coordinated effort to combat illegal cannabis farming in Kullu is underway, as part of a national drug control vision.
Kullu, September 26 (Daily Kiran) : A significant joint operation is currently underway in Kullu, aimed at tackling illegal cannabis cultivation. This initiative is part of the central government‘s broader strategy to combat drug abuse, as outlined in the vision document for 2026-2029, released by Union Home Minister Amit Shah during a high-level meeting in New Delhi.
The operation involves multiple agencies, including the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), Himachal Pradesh police, and the state’s Forest Department. Together, they are focusing on identifying and eradicating illegal cannabis plantations in the remote and elevated regions of Kullu district.
The vision document serves as a roadmap towards a “Drug-Free India,” emphasizing collaboration between central and state agencies to eliminate illegal cultivation at the source. The goal is to disrupt the supply chain of narcotics before they reach consumers.
To ensure transparency, the operation is being geo-tagged, and photographic and video records are being maintained throughout the process. Upon completion, the Forest Department will issue certificates of destruction. Legal action will be taken against individuals found responsible for cultivation under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act of 1985.
The operation is ongoing, with additional areas being identified for eradication in the coming days. Authorities are also urging the public to report any information regarding drug trafficking through the National Narcotics Helpline (toll-free number 1933), assuring that the identities of informants will be kept confidential.
