ANF cooperates with the Government of Balochistan and FC (North) to carry out a poppy eradication campaign in Belarus. Poppy crops were destroyed in Loralai, Dukki and Quetta divisions. The campaign begins on March 25, 2024 in Loralai and Dukki districts. From April 28, 2024, the campaign was conducted by the Quetta Division Chief and Kila Abdullah. Management and security are coordinated with law enforcement agencies (LEA) and civil administration.
On May 6, 2024, the Poppy Eradication Party consisting of Security Forces (SF) and LEA members including ANF, Army, North FK, Police, Bln Pajak, Excise Taxation and Narcotics Tax and Control (ET&NC) in Khurgai, Tehsil Gulistan city after clearing poppy fields -And, this style was stopped by an angry mob about 5 km from Gulistan. As the talks with the leaders took place, the crowd suddenly started pelting stones and chanting anti-SF slogans, but the situation was resolved politely and the force continued towards Gulistan.
When the troops reached Gulistan Karez, they attacked armed tribesmen with light machine guns (LMGs) and rocket launchers (RLs). convoy that came under heavy fire from neighboring heights, due to which 6 x Security Force personnel rushed to CMH Hospital for treatment.
It is important to note that the CNS Act 1997 criminalized poppy cultivation. Despite the adverse weather conditions, the troops were away to carry out operations such as the poppy eradication campaign.
Despite the threat posed by hostile incidents, the ANF and other forces remain committed to maintaining law and order and eradicating over-cultivated agriculture as it disrupts the illicit drug supply chain. We extend our thoughts and prayers to the injured employee and assure that we will continue our efforts to create a drug-free environment.
