Poppy destroyed
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 26 2025:
Security forces destroyed around 35 acres of opium poppy plantation in Kangpokpi and recovered as many as 87 different types of arms and ammunition from Churachandpur, Imphal East, Imphal West, Bishnupur, Thoubal, Kangpokpi and Jiribam districts yesterday.
The 35 acres of poppy, estimated to be worth Rs 3.9 crore, was destroyed on the hill range of Naphai, under Saikul police station, Kangpokpi district, said Manipur Police Control Room.
Notably, security forces had also destroyed around 20 acres of poppy plantation on the hill range of Khudei Laipham and Khudei Khullen in Tengnoupal district on February 24 .
Meanwhile, the 87 weapons and ammunition recovered yesterday included automatic rifles and grenades and mortar bombs.