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Crime
Manipur CM Reports Destruction of 45 Acres of Poppy Cultivation
✍️ The News Mill
🗓 28 Jun 2026, 10:31 PM
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Chief Minister N. Biren Singh of Manipur announced that 45 acres of illegal poppy cultivation have been eradicated in the state. This action is part of ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking.
Chief Minister N. Biren Singh has reported the successful destruction of poppy cultivation spread across 45 acres in Manipur. The eradication effort, announced by the Chief Minister, targets illegal farming activities within the state.
This operation is understood to be part of a broader strategy by the state government to curb the production and trafficking of illicit drugs. The destruction of these poppy fields aims to disrupt the supply chain of narcotics originating from the region.
Further details regarding the specific locations and the agencies involved in carrying out the destruction were not immediately provided, but the CM's statement highlights the administration's commitment to addressing the drug menace.
This operation is understood to be part of a broader strategy by the state government to curb the production and trafficking of illicit drugs. The destruction of these poppy fields aims to disrupt the supply chain of narcotics originating from the region.
Further details regarding the specific locations and the agencies involved in carrying out the destruction were not immediately provided, but the CM's statement highlights the administration's commitment to addressing the drug menace.