Bankura Police Destroy Illegal Poppy Cultivation in Joypur Village

• Joypur police discovered illegal poppy cultivation in Belia Dhyangatala village, Bankura.
• Police acted swiftly on information, raiding the land and destroying all poppy plants.
• Poppy is a key ingredient for opium and other narcotics; its cultivation is illegal.
• Despite continuous awareness campaigns by police and excise, clandestine poppy cultivation persists due to high profit lure.
• Police are examining land records to identify individuals involved in the illegal cultivation.