In a major offensive against illicit drug production, security forces on Wednesday, November 12, destroyed poppy plantations spread across nearly 56 acres in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district.
According to official sources, the anti-narcotics operation was conducted in two key areas — the adjoining Thonglang Akutpa and Songjang Hill ranges, and Awlmun village under Kangchup Police Station. The coordinated effort aimed to dismantle large-scale illegal cultivation that has been sustaining the region’s narcotic trade.
During the crackdown, security personnel razed 19 farm huts suspected to have been used by cultivators for both shelter and processing activities. Authorities also seized and destroyed 10 fertilizer bags and 9 sacks of salt found at the sites.
The operation forms part of the Manipur government’s ongoing “War on Drugs” campaign, which targets poppy cultivation in remote hill areas while encouraging alternative livelihood options for affected communities.
Officials said the latest action underscores the state’s unwavering commitment to eradicating drug-related activities and restoring lawful agricultural practices across the region.
