The Manipur government has destroyed around 45 acres of illegal poppy plantations in the state, CM N Biren Singh posted on X. In his post, CM Singh stated that it was a combined effort from the forest department, BSF, and the district administration in Ukhrul, Manipur.
War on Drugs Intensifies; 45 Acres of Illegal Poppy Cultivation Destroyed
— N. Biren Singh (@NBirenSingh) December 11, 2024
Commendable work by Ukhrul police, the forest department, BSF, and the district administration in destroying 45 acres of illegal poppy cultivation at Mapithel hill range, Phungyar.
The combined team… pic.twitter.com/bnAuF7YFes
The poppy farming had been done in the Mapithel hill range, Phungyar.
The Ukhrul police have also arrested 2 persons named Letkhohao Haokip (37) and Hegou Khongsai (30) from the illegal plantation area.
Manipur has been facing unrest and violence for more than a year. It has often been reported that the militant groups attacking civilians and security forces are funded by money generated from narcotics. The Manipur govt has been working to root out the narcotics business in the state.
In April this year, CM N Biren Singh shared that his government has destroyed over 20 thousand hectares of illegal poppy plantations, has arrested over 3000 persons and has filed around 2461 cases against drug makers, smugglers and suppliers in the state.
