Poppy destroyed
Source: The Sangai Express
Senapati, February 13 2018:
Based on an information about large scale poppy cultivation in Willong Block, Senapati from a reliable source, a combined team led by Deputy Commissioner, Senapati and Superintendent of Police Senapati destroyed poppy plantations at Willong Khullen, Kamalong, Pumdumlung, Shangkhunglong, Sangkhungmei and Maram Khullen covering around 68.23 acres of land.
The team comprised of SDO Willong, three SDCs, Senapati, District Level Officers and their subordinates staff, police personnel, members of Eco Guardian Senapati and staff of NAB.
The village authorities assisted in identifying the locations and took part in the destruction process.
On seeing the huge chunk of land being degraded, the DC warned the villagers that strict punitive action will be taken against anyone who are engaged in poppy plantation and cultivation.
It is alarming that such huge chunk of forest lands are being exploited due to poppy cultivation and the growers shift from place to place in search of more fertile land
to achieve greater yield.