109 Acres of Poppy Cultivation Destroyed in Just 2 Days, 12 Huts Burned Down in Phalee Hill Range

12 huts associated with the illegal activity were burned down. An FIR has been registered, and further investigations are underway. 

Manipur’s campaign against drug-related activities continues, with 109 acres of poppy cultivation destroyed in just two days. 

In a major operation, combined forces of Manipur Police, 6 Manipur Rifles, 18 Assam Rifles, and the Forest Department eradicated 90 acres of poppy plantations in the Phalee hill range under Lungchong Maiphei Police Station in Ukhrul district.

Additionally, 12 huts associated with the illegal activity were burned down. An FIR has been registered, and further investigations are underway. 

90 acres of poppy plantation destroyed in Ukrhul

In another successful mission under the War on Drugs campaign, combined forces of Ukhrul district police, 6 MR, 18 AR and Forest Department destroyed 90 acres of poppy plantation and burned down 12 huts in the Phalee hill range… pic.twitter.com/9wgbuRU38i

— N. Biren Singh (@NBirenSingh) January 9, 2025

In a separate operation, Senapati Police, Forest Department officials, and an Executive Magistrate successfully cleared 19 acres of poppy fields in the Khabung hill range.

19 ACRES OF POPPY PLANTATION DESTROYED IN SENAPATI

Under the "War on Drugs" campaign, a joint operation led by the dedicated teams of Senapati Police, Forest Department, and the Executive Magistrate, successfully destroyed 19 acres of standing poppy plants in the Khabung hill… pic.twitter.com/SsNTKfTl18

— N. Biren Singh (@NBirenSingh) January 9, 2025

This operation, directed by ASP (NH-2), involved coordinated efforts of multiple police units from Senapati, Hengbung, Tadubi, Mao, and Maram.

Drones were deployed to identify hidden fields near Khabung village. An FIR has also been lodged for this case.

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