Archive · 18 Jan 2026
306 Acres of Illegal Poppy Cultivation Destroyed in Manipur
In Manipur, a big operation was done to stop illegal poppy farming.
Over 306 acres of poppy fields were destroyed in just six days.
This was done by different security forces like the Assam Rifles, CRPF, and Manipur Police.
They also destroyed huts and tools used for farming.
The poppy fields could have made a lot of opium, which is illegal and bad for people.
This is part of a bigger effort to stop drugs in Manipur.
The government and security forces have been working hard to destroy these fields for several years.
They want to make the area safer and stop the drug problem.
Central and state security forces destroyed 306 acres of illegal poppy cultivation in Manipur's Kangpokpi district over six days.
The operation involved Assam Rifles, CRPF, Manipur Police, NCB, and the Forest Department.
43 temporary huts and farming equipment were destroyed, and potential opium yield was estimated at 2,080 kg.
Previous operations in November and December 2023 destroyed over 1,000 acres of poppy fields across Manipur.
The crackdown is part of the Manipur government's 'War Against Drugs' to curb narcotics production and related activities.
- Who
- Central and state security forces, including Assam Rifles, CRPF, Manipur Police, NCB, and Forest Department
- What
- Destruction of 306 acres of illegal poppy cultivation and related structures
- When
- January 12 to January 17, 2024
- Where
- Kangpokpi district, Manipur
- Why
- To prevent the production of opium worth several crores of rupees and curb narcotics-related activities
- Location
- Kangpokpi district, Manipur
- Duration of Operations
- January 12 to January 17
- Area Destroyed
- 306 acres
- Potential Opium Yield
- 2,080 kg
- Involved Forces
- Assam Rifles, CRPF, Manipur Police, NCB, Forest Department
- Additional Structures Destroyed
- 43 temporary huts
- Items Seized and Destroyed
- Spray pumps, pipes, salts, pesticides
- Previous Operations
- Over 1,000 acres destroyed in November and December 2023