Bankura Police Destroy Illegal Poppy Cultivation in Joypur Village

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News18•11-02-2026, 09:16
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.
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