Imphal, Feb 2 (PTI) – In a significant crackdown on illegal drug cultivation, the Manipur government has destroyed more than 25 acres of illicit poppy plantations in the Khudei Khullen hill range of Tengnoupal district.
Chief Minister N Biren Singh announced the development on social media platform X, emphasizing the state’s firm stance against drug-related activities. "Major Crackdown: 25 plus Acres of Poppy Cultivation Destroyed in Tengnoupal. As part of our intensified War on Drugs mission, over 25 acres of illegal poppy plantations were successfully destroyed today at Khudei Khullen hill range, Tengnoupal subdivision," he stated.
Manipur's War on Drugs: Coordinated Effort to End Poppy Cultivation
The large-scale anti-drug operation was a joint effort involving the Tengnoupal district police, the Border Security Force (BSF), and the forest department. Singh commended the seamless coordination between these agencies in eradicating illegal poppy farms and strengthening law enforcement.An FIR has been registered, signaling the government’s commitment to taking legal action against those involved in illicit cultivation.
Manipur's Anti-Drug Mission Intensifies
The Manipur War on Drugs campaign aims to eliminate illegal poppy plantations, drug trafficking, and substance abuse in the state. With increasing government interventions, Manipur continues to reinforce its anti-narcotics measures to curb the spread of the drug trade.This latest operation in Tengnoupal district underscores the government’s unwavering resolve to combat illegal drug cultivation and protect the state from the devastating impact of narcotics.
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