Violence Erupts During Anti-Drugs Drive in Manipur’s Kangpokpi: Mob Vandalises Police Vehicles
First Published: 2nd February, 2025 12:53 IST
Taking advantage of the limited number of police personnel, the mob vandalized three police vehicles and threatened the personnel
Chaotic scenes were witnessed during an anti-drugs drive by the authorities in the Manipur’s Kangpokpi district on Saturday as an angry mob clashed with the police and even vandalised vehicles.
The incident happened at the Lhungjang Village, under Saikul Police Station yesterday where the combined forces of Kangpokpi District Police, Central Reserve Police Force, and the Executive Magistrate, under the supervision of Kangpokpi SP Manoj Prabhakar, conducted poppy destruction drive in the hill range of the village.
The operation targeted a large tract of land used for poppy cultivation, which has been identified as a key source for the production of illicit opium. However, the drive was met with violent opposition as a large mob armed with sticks gathered at the site, forcibly halting the operation.
Taking advantage of the limited number of police personnel, the mob vandalized three police vehicles and threatened the personnel to stop the destruction drive. The situation quickly escalated, with reinforcements led by SP Kangpokpi rushing to the spot to control the mob and restore order and ensure the continuation of the destruction drive. As a result of the anti-drugs drive, 45 acres of illegal poppy cultivation were successfully destroyed.
Meanwhile an FIR has been filed at Saikul Police Station for further investigation with regards to the incident.
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