Manipur: 12 Acres Of Poppy Field Destroyed In Churachandpur

CHURACHANDPUR: A joint operation involving the Churachandpur District Police, the District Forest Officer (DFO) Churachandpur, and central forces led to the destruction of illicit poppy cultivation in the Siden Changpikot area of Dampi Reserve Forest in Manipur on January 23. The operation, conducted under the jurisdiction of Sangaikot Police Station, aimed at curbing the illegal drug trade in the region.

Around 12 acres of poppy fields were destroyed during the drive. The authorities quickly took action to remove the illegal crops, which have become a major problem in the area.

Meanwhile, earlier this month, fifty acres of illegal poppy cultivation had been destroyed in a village in the Ukhrul district of Manipur. This had been informed by Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh, who added that the authorities had also destroyed four huts located in the poppy fields of Mullam Kuki village. Investigations were currently underway to catch those involved in the illegal poppy plantation.

In a post on X, CM N Biren Singh had stated, "Our dedicated forces, comprising Ukhrul district police, 6th Manipur Rifles, Army, and the Forest Department, had successfully carried out an operation to destroy the illegal poppy cultivation in Mullam Kuki village hill range under the Litan Police Station (limits). A total of 50 acres of poppy plantations had been destroyed, and four illicit huts had been set ablaze."

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