15 acres of poppy cultivation destroyed
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, December 15 2023:
Security forces and forest officials destroyed 15 acres of illicit poppy cultivation and associated huts along Sihai hill range in Ukhrul district on Friday.
Apart from informing about the poppy decimation drive, the daily update by Police Control Room said that sporadic incidents of firing and congregation of protestors were reported in the state in last 24 hours, but the situation has been under control.
Security forces also con ducted search operations and area domination in fringe and vulnerable areas of Imphal East and Thoubal district while movement of 122 vehicles along NH 37 and 78 vehicles along NH 2 was ensured with adequate security.
The release further mentioned that 214 people were detained on Friday in connection with violations of law in different districts, and appealed to public to call rumour free number-9233522822 for fact checking any rumour and to return looted arms, ammunition and explosives to nearest security post.