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News record27 August 2026EradicationJammu and Kashmir cannabis events (2026)

Ganderbal police and excise officials conduct a wild cannabis destruction drive at Lar

Kashmir News Zone reported that Ganderbal police, with the Jammu and Kashmir excise department, conducted a joint drive described as a wild cannabis destruction drive at Lar, Wandhama and adjoining areas on 27 August 2026, as part of a state anti drug campaign. The report says cannabis plants growing along roadsides and at other locations were identified, uprooted and destroyed. Police were quoted framing the drive as removing potential sources of substance abuse and urging the public to report illicit cultivation. The report gives no area, plant count, arrests or case registration.

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Date27 Aug 2026

CategoryEradication

Part ofJammu and Kashmir cannabis events (2026)

CountryIndia

State / provinceJammu and Kashmir

District / areaGanderbal

LocalityLar

AgencyJammu and Kashmir Police; Jammu and Kashmir Excise Department

Coordinates34.26, 74.74

Coordinates are approximate.

Source report

2026-08-27 Eradication Ganderbal police and excise officials conduct a wild cannabis destruction drive at Lar Kashmir News Zone reported that Ganderbal police, with the Jammu and Kashmir excise department, conducted a joint drive described as a wild cannabis destruction drive at Lar, Wandhama and adjoining areas on 27 August 2026, as part of a state anti drug campaign. The report says cannabis plants growing along roadsides and at other locations were identified, uprooted and destroyed. Police were quoted framing the drive as removing potential sources of substance abuse and urging the public to report illicit cultivation. The report gives no area, plant count, arrests or case registration. https://kashmirnewszone.com/jk-police-conducts-wild-cannabis-destruction-drive-in-ganderbal/ Jammu and Kashmir cannabis events (2026) India Jammu and Kashmir Ganderbal Lar 34° 15' 36.00" N, 74° 44' 24.00" E Jammu and Kashmir Police; Jammu and Kashmir Excise Department