Security forces wipe out 25 acres of illicit poppy in Manipur

Shillong: Security forces have destroyed around 25 acres of illicit poppy cultivation in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district, foiling an attempt to produce opium worth several crores.

A defence spokesman said that based on specific intelligence regarding large-scale illicit poppy cultivation, Assam Rifles, along with CRPF and Manipur Police, launched an operation in hilly Awlmun areas under Kangpokpi district.

The intensive operation commenced on Wednesday morning and continued into the late evening, and during the day-long operations, the joint team of security forces destroyed approximately 25 acres of illicit poppy cultivation along with eight huts used for processing and storage activities.


The destroyed poppy fields had the potential to yield around 190 kilograms of opium worth multiple crores, the spokesman said.
According to the official, the operation was conducted under challenging terrain and adverse weather conditions, underscoring the resolve of Assam Rifles to eradicate narcotics trafficking and dismantle financial networks that support insurgent and anti-national activities.