N. Biren Singh, the chief minister of Manipur, announced the destruction of 4.8 hectares of illegal poppy production in the Senapati district. In a post on X, Singh stated, “In a significant breakthrough in our war on drugs, Senapati Police, the Forest Department, and district administration have destroyed 4.8 hectares of illicit poppy cultivation at Kangjang Hills, Senapati.” Singh also expressed gratitude to the teams for Tuesday’s drive.I’m grateful to the teams for their hard work and commitment. The battle against drugs is a shared obligation as much as a law enforcement endeavor. In order to create a drug-free, healthier, and more affluent Manipur, I implore all citizens to join us,” he stated.
In a related event, illegal poppy crop was destroyed on January 23 in the Siden Changpikot area of Dampi Reserve Forest in Manipur as a result of a coordinated operation by the Churachandpur District Police, the District Forest Officer (DFO) Churachandpur, and central forces. The goal of the operation, which was carried out under the control of the Sangaikot Police Station, was to stop the illegal drug traffic in the area. During the drive, some 12 acres of poppy crops were eradicated. The illegal crops, which have grown to be a significant issue in the area, were promptly removed by the authorities.
