Manipur’s Crackdown on Poppy Cultivation: A Step Towards Eradicating Illegal Drug Trade

Manipur’s Crackdown on Poppy Cultivation: A Step Towards Eradicating Illegal Drug Trade

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Summary of the News In a significant operation, Manipur Police, CRPF, Forest Department, and an Executive Magistrate collaborated to destroy 22 acres of illegal poppy plantations in Kangpokpi district. Targeting Kotlen and Holjang villages along IT Road, the joint effort eradicated 5 acres in Kotlen and 17 acres in Holjang. This operation highlights the state’s…

Manipur’s Poppy Cultivation Destroyed in Tamenglong: A Comprehensive Look into the State’s War on Drugs

Manipur’s Poppy Cultivation Destroyed in Tamenglong: A Comprehensive Look into the State’s War on Drugs

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Poppy cultivation, commonly associated with the production of opium and its derivative drugs like heroin, has long been a serious concern in certain parts of India, particularly in states like Manipur. The state has been waging a war on drugs for years, and one of the recent significant developments in this battle was the destruction…