Poppy, ganja destroyed in Ukhrul
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 23 2014 :
Twenty three acres of ganja cultivated areas and twenty two acres of poppy cultivated areas were destroyed in Ukhrul district during a drive conducted by Narcotics and Affairs of Border (NAB), Manipur in co-ordination with 10 Sector Assam Rifles, Ukhrul from Jan 19 to 22.According to a statement issued by the PRO of Police Dept, the combined team destroyed ganja plants cultivation at Phadang, Tuinem and Champhung areas and poppy plants cultivation at Sankai, Thawai Kuki, Morkut Chepu, Lamlai Chingphei, Leingangching, Muolam, Shongphel and Ringui areas.
The numbers of plants destroyed is more than 23 lakhganja plants and 22 lakh poppy plants.
In this regard, 11(eleven) separate cases have been registered at NAB/PS and investigation is going on, it added.