Manipur: 7 Acres of Illicit Poppy Cultivation Destroyed in Churachandpur

CHURACHANDPUR: In a concerted effort to combat illegal drug production, a joint operation was conducted by the Manipur Police, Assam Rifles, Forest Department, and an executive magistrate in the T. Lhanghoimol area of Churachandpur district on December 27. The operation resulted in the destruction of seven acres of poppy plantations. 

Authorities have confirmed that a First Information Report (FIR) has been registered regarding the case. Efforts are underway to identify and prosecute those responsible for cultivating the illicit crop. 

Meanwhile, the Assam Rifles continued its determined fight against the menace of poppy cultivation along the Indo-Myanmar border by successfully identifying and destroying 354 acres of illicit poppy fields on December 14. These operations took place in the Ukhrul, Churachandpur, and Chandel districts.

By eliminating poppy fields and striking at the roots of narcotrade, the Assam Rifles has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring stability and security in Manipur and beyond.

In another similar case, security forces destroyed 22 acres of poppy plantations in the Kangpokpi district on December 23. The operation targeted poppy fields located in the Kotlen and Holjang villages along IT Road, with 5 acres cleared in Kotlen and 17 acres in Holjang.

The operation was carried out by a joint team comprising Kangpokpi District Police, A/155 CRPF, and E/112 CRPF, highlighting the coordinated efforts between local law enforcement and central security forces in the ongoing fight against the illegal drug trade in the region.

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