September 14:`Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Handwara police have destroyed bung cultivation in the jurisdiction of Police Post Magam.

The team under the supervision Dr. G.V. Sundeep Chakravarthy-IPS and headed by IC Police Post Magam carried out a bung destruction drive in the areas falling in its jurisdiction and have destroyed a large part of wild Bung in these areas.

General public of the area have appreciated the action of Handwara police and have urged to continue such drive in nearby areas also.

Community members are requested to come forward with any information regarding cultivation of contrabands in their neighbourhood. Persons found indulging in drug peddling & cultivation of contraband substances shall be dealt as per law.

Our consistent actions against such anti-social elements should reassure the community members that we are making efforts to keep our society free from the scourge of drug menace.```