Poppy plants destroyed
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 16 2014:
Assam Rifles troops provided security to an operation of destroying poppy cultivation jointly conducted by Government agencies at Lamlai Chingphei, Molnam, Songphel, Mullam, Thawai Kuki and Maokot Chepu villages of Ukhrul district on December 14 and 15 .
Troops of 16 Assam Rifles of 10 Sector AR under the aegis of Hqs IGAR (South) provided security to the Government agencies during the operation.
A joint team of NAB (Narcotics and Affairs of Borders), NCB (Narcotic Control Bureau) and personnel of Litan police station of Ukhrul district destroyed poppy cultivation of around 97 acres which would yield around 970 kg worth Rs 5,82,000,00, said a press release issued by PRo Hqs IGAR (S) .