Archive · 1 Jun 2025
State Battles Rise in Drug Abuse and Poppy Cultivation
The state is dealing with an increase in drug use, especially in cities.
The main problem drugs are cannabis, opium, brown sugar, and others.
Even though police destroyed a lot more poppy fields this year, drug use is still a problem.
Some farmers are getting addicted to opium.
Women are also getting involved in drug dealing for money.
Police are also keeping an eye on places like bars where drugs might be used.
Drug abuse is rising in urban areas across the state.
Police have destroyed over 27,000 acres of poppy crops this year.
Brown sugar seizures increased from 1.3 kg in 2023 to 12.225 kg in 2024.
Farmers are at risk of addiction from poppy plants.
Women are also involved in drug peddling.
- Who
- State government, CID, NCB, and police.
- What
- The state faces increasing drug abuse and poppy cultivation.
- When
- Information provided is from 2024
- Where
- Primarily in cities like Ranchi, Jamshedpur, and Seraikela.
- Why
- To curb the supply and consumption of illicit drugs.
- Cities with High Drug Abuse
- Ranchi, Jamshedpur, Seraikela
- Poppy Acres Destroyed (2024)
- 27,000+
- Brown Sugar Seized (2024)
- 12.225 kg
- Drug Supply Origin
- Sasaram (Bihar)