Srinagar: In its ongoing drive against bhang cultivation, the Excise Department has, so far, destroyed bhang on 1381 kanals of land in various parts of Kashmir.
According to a statement from the Department, an anti-bhang team headed by Excise & Taxation Officer, Central Kashmir Excise Range destroyed Bhang on 40 kanals of land in the villages Haran and Saloora of district Ganderbal.
Whereas, second Excise team headed by Excise & Taxation Officer, North Kashmir destroyed Bhang on 35 kanals of land in village Goshbug of district Baramulla.
Similarly, third Excise team headed by Excise & Taxation Officer South Kashmir Excise Range destroyed Bhang on 26 kanals of land in village Path Nambal of Tehsil Srigufwara of District Anantnag.
The Department said the drive would continue till the menace is rooted out from the Kashmir Valley.
