Poppy plantation razed to the ground
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IMPHAL, Dec 24 : A joint team of Manipur police, CRPF, Forest Department and Executive Magistrate destroyed a total of 22 acres of poppy plantation in Kangpokpi district yesterday.
Notably, the team destroyed 5 acres of poppy plantation in Kotlen and 17 acres in Hoijang village along IT Road, Kangpokpi, said a statement issued by the Police Control Room.
It added that an FIR has been registered and efforts are underway to identify and book the cultivators.
Notably, the team destroyed 5 acres of poppy plantation in Kotlen and 17 acres in Hoijang village along IT Road, Kangpokpi, said a statement issued by the Police Control Room.
It added that an FIR has been registered and efforts are underway to identify and book the cultivators.