The Rising Conflict Over Poppy Cultivation in Manipur: A Detailed Insight
Summary Tensions have flared in Manipur as armed poppy cultivators clashed with law enforcement and local volunteers in Makhan Village. This confrontation highlights the broader challenges faced by the state in its aggressive crackdown on illegal poppy cultivation. The government, spearheaded by Chief Minister N. Biren Singh’s “War on Drugs,” has intensified efforts to dismantle…