Poppy destroyed
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 24 2018:
A combined team of Imphal East district police and Narcotic and Affairs of Border (NAB) Manipur destroyed around 90 acres of illegal poppy cultivation (worth around Rs 9 crore) at the hill range of Baruni hills, under Lamlai police station today.
According to a reliable source, the destruction of poppy plantation was carried out under the supervision of Imphal East SP, K Meghachandra and in the presence of Imphal East Magistrate and Kangpokpi District Magistrate.
The source pointed out that the illegal poppy plantation at Baruni hill range was identified using drones.
The combined team destroyed around 90 acres of poppy plantation, spread across 11 different locations.
The destroyed items is estimated to be worth around Rs 9 crore, the source added.