Archive · 8 Dec 2025
67 Acres of Poppy Cultivation Destroyed in Manipur
In Manipur, a big area of 67 acres where poppy plants were grown illegally was destroyed.
This happened in the hills of Kangpokpi district.
The operation was done by security forces, the NCB, and the Forest department over two days.
Former Chief Minister N Biren Singh praised the government and the governor for this action.
He said it helps the Prime Minister's goal of making India free from drug abuse.
He also asked for more such operations in other areas to stop drug activities.
67 acres of illicit poppy cultivation were destroyed in Kangpokpi district, Manipur.
The operation was conducted by security forces, NCB, and the Forest department over Friday and Saturday.
Former Chief Minister N Biren Singh praised the government and Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla for the initiative.
The action aligns with the Prime Minister's vision of a 'Nasha Mukt Bharat' (Drug-Free India).
Singh urged continued operations in all vulnerable regions to combat narcotics activities.
- Who
- Security forces, NCB, Forest department, N Biren Singh, Ajay Kumar Bhalla
- What
- Destruction of 67 acres of illicit poppy cultivation
- When
- Friday and Saturday
- Where
- Kangpokpi district, Manipur
- Why
- To combat narcotics activities and align with the 'Nasha Mukt Bharat' vision
- Location
- Kangpokpi district, Manipur
- Area Destroyed
- 67 acres
- Operation Dates
- Friday and Saturday
- Involved Agencies
- Security forces, NCB, Forest department
- Key Figures
- N Biren Singh, Ajay Kumar Bhalla