Imphal: In a crucial operation aimed at eradicating the drug menace in Manipur. Assam Rifles in collaboration with Manipur Police, destroyed approximately five acres of illicit poppy cultivation in the general area of G Monglian Village under Sangaikot Subdivision, Churachandpur District, Manipur on February 8, 2025.
The operation was conducted from early morning hours till late afternoon.
The destruction of poppy fields is a critical step in addressing the root cause of drug addiction and illegal trade networks that threaten the social and economic fabric of Manipur, stated a press note from the PRO, IGAR(S).