Manipur: Security forces destroy 54 acres of poppy cultivation in Kangpokpi

The joint team of the Assam Rifles, Manipur Police, and CRPF, with a total of 150 personnel, cut down and destroyed illegal opium plantations in the hills of Khoiripok, Sehjang, C. Lamjang, and surrounding areas.

Post Published By: Sujata Biswal

Updated : 2 December 2025, 2:40 PM IST

Security Forces destroy poppy cultivation in Manipur

Imphal: A joint team of central and state forces destroyed 54 acres of fully grown opium plants in Kangpokpi district under a new campaign against the cultivation of narcotic plants in Manipur. It is estimated ₹2.1 lakh worth said an official.

The official further said on Tuesday that a total of 16 farm huts and a large number of bags of chemical fertilizer were also destroyed in the fire that broke out on Monday.

Poppy cultivation was located between Khoiripok and Sehjang villages in Kangpokpi district.

The joint team of the Assam Rifles, Manipur Police, and CRPF, with a total of 150 personnel, cut down and destroyed illegal opium plantations in the hills of Khoiripok, Sehjang, C. Lamjang, and surrounding areas.

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