Cracking Down on Crime: Security Forces Eradicate 15 Acre Marijuana Farm in Manipur’s Tengnoupal District
Manipur Security Forces Destroy 15 Acres of Illegal Poppy Cultivation in Tengnoupal District
In a significant blow to the illegal poppy cultivation and drug trafficking in Manipur, security forces and the forest division launched a joint operation to destroy 15 acres of illegally cultivated poppy fields in Tengnoupal district. The operation, which took place on March 1, 2025, was carried out in the presence of the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) of Tengnoupal at the hill ranges of Khudei Laipham.
This concerted effort forms part of the ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking in the region. According to authorities, the destruction of these fields is a significant step in curbing the production and distribution of narcotics.
The Operation
On March 1, security forces and the forest division, accompanied by the SDM of Tengnoupal, conducted an operation at the hill ranges of Khudei Laipham and destroyed 15 acres of illegal poppy cultivation in Tengnoupal Police Station, Tengnoupal district.
Previous Operations
This operation is part of a series of anti-drug operations carried out by the security forces in Manipur. Recently, security forces destroyed 30 acres of illegal poppy plants in Puleijang village, Kangpokpi district. Additionally, they dismantled two illegal bunkers at Mark Hill under Thingsat hill range in Kangpokpi District, and three more at Wakan hill range in Kangpokpi-Imphal East districts.
Arms and Ammunition Recovery
During these operations, security forces have also recovered a significant cache of weapons and ammunition. In a recent operation in the Sairemkhul area under Lamshang Police Station in Imphal West District, they seized:
• 1 x 5.56 mm INSAS Light Machine Gun (LMG) with 20 rounds of 5.56 mm ammunition
• 1 x AK-56 Rifle
• 3 x Self-Loading Rifles (SLRs) with varying magazine capacities (12, 10, and 8 rounds)
• 1 x 9mm SMG CARBINE 1A1 with 8 rounds
• 1 x .303 Rifle with 5 rounds
• 1 x Double Barrel Breech Loading (DBBL) Gun
• 4 x HE No. 36 Hand Grenades (without detonators)
• 4 x arming rings
• 1 x Chinese Hand Grenade (wrapped in black cellotape)
• 2 x camouflage helmets
• 3 x Bulletproof (BP) vests
• 4 x BP plates
• 1 x camouflage magazine pouch
• 1 x Khukri (knife)
Conclusion
This operation showcases the commitment of the security forces to eradicating illegal poppy cultivation and combating the drug menace in Manipur. As the state continues to face challenges in this regard, it is crucial for the authorities to remain vigilant and proactive in their efforts to maintain law and order and keep the state safe.
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- Manipur
- Manipur Police
- Tengnoupal district
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- Illegal poppy cultivation
- Drug trafficking
- Security forces
- Anti-drug operations
- Law and order
- Manipur
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Publish Date: 2025-03-02 10:53:00
