AR joins anti-poppy drive, aids student union
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, November 28 2023:
Assam Rifles assisted in destruction of illicit poppy cultivation spanning over 10 acres (approx.) in Kamjong district on Tuesday.
According to PRO IGAR(S), as part of the "War on Drugs" campaign, a joint operation was executed in Kamjong district by Assam Rifles, police and Forest department.
Over 10 acres of poppy cultivation sites in general areas of Itham Tangkhul village cluster were destroyed during the operation.
On the other hand, security forces distributed sports items, medical kits and administrative items to Tangkhul Katamanao Long (Tangkhul Students Union), Imphal under 'Khelo India' initiative, the PRO informed, adding that, relief materials including blankets, buckets, utensils and other essential items were also distributed to inmates of N Molhoi relief camp in Churachandpur district.