Ganja, poppy destroyed at Ukhrul
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, January 24 2014 :
Narcotics and Affairs of Border (NAB), Manipur in collaboration with 10 Sector Assam Rifles, Ukhrul conducted a drive to destroy illicit ganja and poppy cultivation in Ukhrul district
from January 19-22 .
During the drive, the combined team destroyed ganja cultivations at Phadang, Tuinem and Champhung areas and poppy plants cultivation at Sankai, Thawai Kuki, Morkut Chepu, Lamlai Chingphei, Leingangching, Muolam, Shongphel and Ringui areas, according to a press release issued by SP/NAB, Manipur cum PRO, Police Department.
During the operation, 23 acres of ganja cultivated areas and 22 acres of poppy cultivated areas were destroyed.
The number of ganja plants destroyed is more than 23 lakhs while that of poppy plants was 2 lakhs.
In this regard, 11 separate cases have also been registered at NAB/PS and investigation started, the release added.