45 acres of illicit poppy plantation destroyed in Senapati district

Imphal: In continuation of illicit poppy destruction drive under the banner of “War on Drugs”, a combined team of Senapati district police, Forest officials, NAB, NCB and SDC Willong carried out poppy destruction in the hill range of Makuilongdi village, about 25 km north-west of Senapati Police Station.

The team was led by Tholu Rocky, Addl SP (L/O) Senapati and Pravin Igwale, SDPO Senapati.

Around 45 acres of illicit poppy plantation covering were destroyed. During the drive, one FIR was registered at Senapati Police station, as per a press note from the PRO, Manipur Police, W Basu.