Odisha Police destroyed 102,221.615 kg (102.22 metric tonnes) of seized ganja by July 3 under the Nashamukta Odisha Abhijaan during the ongoing National Pre-Trial Drug Destruction Special Drive.
The campaign, supervised by the State Task Force and CID Crime Branch, reflects Odisha Police’s commitment to eliminating narcotics and enforcing the NDPS Act.
Boudh Police led the effort by destroying 37,484.885 kg, while Kandhamala Police destroyed 34,245.430 kg, fully meeting its target. Malkangiri contributed 8,969.940 kg, Gajapati 6,671 kg, and Koraput 6,155.773 kg. Other districts including Balangir, Nabarangpur, Sundaragada, Kendujhar, and Ganjam also added significant quantities.
Additional districts such as Anugola, Khordha, and Raurkela joined the drive after securing Drug Disposal Committee orders. Anugola destroyed 966 kg, Khordha 400.920 kg, and Raurkela 116.500 kg, enhancing the overall achievement. Several districts, including Jharsuguda, Mayurbhanj, SRP Raurkela, and SRP Kataka, completed 100% destruction of their assigned targets.
As of July 3, only 5,528.897 kg of seized ganja remains to be destroyed. Police units have been directed to finish the process before the nationwide drive concludes on July 10.
Director General of Police Yogesh Bahadur Khurania reaffirmed Odisha Police’s priority in combating drug trafficking and organised narcotics networks. The milestone strengthens the state’s resolve to achieve a drug-free Odisha under the Nashamukta Odisha Abhijaan.
