Poppy plantation destroyed
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, January 16 2025:
A combined team of Senapati police, Forest Department and executive magistrate carried out a joint operation in Kapao Hill Range in Senapati district and destroyed around IS acres of poppies being grown illegally in the area.
According to a report, the joint operation was carried out in Kapao Hill Range under the jurisdiction of Purum PS.
The team destroyed the 15 acres of poppy plantation and also destroyed a makeshift shelter at the spot.
However, no arrests were made.
Police have registered an FIR in this regard and investigation is underway to nab the people involved.
Amid this, CM Biren posted on his X account, lauding the officials who participated in the operation.
It may be mentioned that security forces had previously destroyed around 99 acres of poppy plantation found growing in Khabung Hill Range in Senapati district.