Udaipur, October 7 (Daily Kiran) : A significant operation targeting illegal cannabis cultivation took place in Udaipur, Rajasthan, on October 7. The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) from Jodhpur, along with the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) and local police, executed a coordinated effort known as “Operation Shankar.” This initiative uncovered a large-scale illegal cannabis farm in the Nayawas village of Kotra tehsil.
During the operation, authorities discovered approximately 7,577 cannabis plants spread across 9.4 bighas of land. The estimated yield from these plants is around 2,273 kilograms of cannabis, valued at approximately ₹11.76 crore in the market.
The NCB has registered a case under the number 07/2026, and investigations are ongoing. This action is part of the state’s broader efforts to eliminate illegal drug cultivation.
Rajasthan has enhanced its surveillance and enforcement measures, aligning with the national vision document aimed at eradicating illegal cannabis and opium cultivation by December 2027. This strategy involves collaboration between central and state agencies, district administrations, and local communities to ensure continuous enforcement and preventive measures.
In a recent statement, the NCB highlighted that the state has intensified its crackdown on illegal crops by imposing stricter reporting responsibilities on revenue officials and accelerating enforcement campaigns in sensitive areas. Under new directives, patwaris (land record officers) are required to conduct regular inspections in their jurisdictions and report any suspicious cultivation of narcotic crops to the relevant authorities immediately.
Upon receiving such reports, the officials must verify the information on-site and submit a detailed report, including land records, identification of landowners, type and extent of cultivation, involved individuals, and any prior actions taken in the matter.
The state government has mandated that these reports be sent to the Anti-Narcotics Task Force and the Narcotics Control Bureau within 48 hours of detection. Officials have been warned that any failure to report or delays will be considered serious negligence, potentially leading to disciplinary action. District collectors have been instructed to ensure strict compliance with these directives and maintain regular monitoring mechanisms.
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