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Crime
Churachandpur Police Issue Warning Over Illegal Poppy Cultivation
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 09 Oct 2026, 04:38 AM
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Police in Churachandpur district of Manipur have warned local farmers against cultivating poppy, a drug crop, citing legal and health risks.
Police in Churachandpur district of Manipur have issued a formal warning to local farmers about the cultivation of poppy, a crop that is illegal under Indian law and linked to drug production.
The notice, distributed by the district police department, highlights that poppy cultivation can lead to severe legal penalties, including fines and imprisonment, as well as health hazards associated with drug misuse.
Officials have urged farmers to seek alternative crops and have offered guidance on compliant agricultural practices. The police also announced that they will conduct inspections in the region to ensure compliance.
Farmers who continue to grow poppy may face enforcement actions, and the department has requested that any suspicious activity be reported to the authorities immediately.
The notice, distributed by the district police department, highlights that poppy cultivation can lead to severe legal penalties, including fines and imprisonment, as well as health hazards associated with drug misuse.
Officials have urged farmers to seek alternative crops and have offered guidance on compliant agricultural practices. The police also announced that they will conduct inspections in the region to ensure compliance.
Farmers who continue to grow poppy may face enforcement actions, and the department has requested that any suspicious activity be reported to the authorities immediately.