8.6 acres of poppy fields destroyed in Senapati
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, December 06 2024:
A combined team comprising Senapati Forest Department and Executive Magistrate (SDC Senapati) of Senapati district administration, and Senapati district police, led by SDPO, conducted a major poppy destruction drive at the extreme border of Makuilongdi jungle under Senapati police station and destroyed approximately 8.6 acres of poppy plantations, found in the early flowering stage.
CM N Biren lauded the coordinated efforts of the team in a post on X (formerly Twitter), stating, "I commend the team for their swift and coordinated efforts in addressing this serious issue that not only threatens the environment but also undermines the social fabric of our communities" .