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Assam Rifles Destroys 40 Acres of Illegal Poppy Fields in Manipur

Assam Rifles, in a joint operation with CRPF and Manipur Police, destroyed 40 acres of illegal poppy cultivation in Kangpokpi district. The operation also led to the dismantling of 11 makeshift huts used for processing and storing narcotics. In a separate but related security sweep, forces recovered a significant cache of locally made weapons and ammunition. Additionally, two individuals were arrested with 4.3 kilograms of heroin in another anti-narcotics operation in Churachandpur district.

Key Points: 40 Acres of Poppy Destroyed in Manipur | Major Narcotics Bust

  • 40 acres of poppy cultivation destroyed
  • 11 makeshift narcotics huts dismantled
  • Large cache of arms and ammunition recovered
  • 4.3 kg of heroin seized in separate operation
  • Two drug smugglers arrested
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Manipur: Assam Rifles destroys illegal Poppy fields cultivation spanning 40 acres in Kangpokpi District

Security forces destroy 40 acres of illegal poppy cultivation and seize a large cache of arms and heroin in separate operations in Manipur's Kangpokpi district.

"The destroyed fields had the potential of opium worth multiple crores - Assam Rifles"

Kangpokpi, January 11

Acting on intelligence on illicit narcotics cultivation, Assam Rifles launched a joint operation with CRPF and Manipur Police in the general area Ngatan Hill Range in Kangpokpi district, Manipur, on January 9.

According to the Assam Rifles, during the conduct of the operation, the team detected and destroyed 40 acres of poppy cultivation and 11 makeshift huts used for processing and storing narcotics.

The destroyed fields had the potential of opium worth multiple crores, the release stated.

Earlier, security forces in Manipur recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition during an operation on January 8 in the Songjang (Pakang) area under Kangpokpi Police Station in Kangpokpi district.

The seized items included three local made pumpi guns, one Excalibur rifle with a magazine, one .303 rifle with magazine, two local made .22 pistols with magazines, five 5.56 mm live rounds ammunition, five empty cartridges of 12 bore action rifle, one local made pumpi empty shell, six local made pumpi live shells, and 11 local made 12 bolt action rifles.

Additionally, in another anti-narcotics operation, a combined team of security forces and Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) officials arrested two drug smugglers on January 7 from the area between Maukot village and Singngat in Churachandpur district.

The arrested persons were identified as Hangkhankap and Khupjamal. Authorities seized 4.3 kilograms of heroin powder contained in 320 soap cases, along with one four-wheeler and one two-wheeler.

- ANI

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Priya S
While the destruction is good, what about the rehabilitation of the farmers? Often, poor villagers are lured into this by middlemen with no other livelihood options. The government must provide alternative crops and support. Otherwise, the cycle will just repeat.
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Vikram M
The arms recovery is even more alarming. Poppy fields AND an arsenal? Shows the direct link between narcotics and violence in Manipur. Our security forces are doing a tough job in difficult terrain. Salute to them. Jai Hind!
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Sarah B
Multiple crores worth of potential opium... that's terrifying. This stuff doesn't just stay in Manipur, it floods our cities across India, destroying young lives. We need to hit the supply chain hard, from the fields to the street dealers.
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Rohit P
Good step, but is it enough? These operations make headlines, but the kingpins often escape. The two arrested with 4.3 kg heroin are likely small fish. We need better intelligence to catch the big players funding this menace.
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Nisha Z
Heartbreaking to see our beautiful northeastern states caught in this drug and violence web. The youth there deserve peace and development, not poppy fields and gunfights. Hope for a permanent solution soon. 🙏

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