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Crime
Manipur police consider razing illegal poppy farms in 516 villages across 10 districts
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 11 Nov 2026, 10:58 AM
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Manipur police are weighing a plan to destroy illegal poppy plantations spread over 516 villages in ten districts, officials said.
Manipur police are evaluating a proposal to eradicate illegal poppy cultivation that spans 516 villages across ten districts, according to a report by India Today NE.
The initiative is part of a broader crackdown on narcotics production, with authorities warning that the drug trade poses serious risks to public health and security. Police officials have reportedly completed a survey of the affected villages and are now finalising logistical arrangements for the operation.
While no exact timetable has been announced, officials said the eradication will be carried out following legal procedures and in coordination with local administration bodies. The move signals the state government's determination to curb illicit drug farming and its associated criminal networks.
Further details are expected to be released as the plan moves forward, including the specific methods and resources that will be deployed during the eradication drive.
The initiative is part of a broader crackdown on narcotics production, with authorities warning that the drug trade poses serious risks to public health and security. Police officials have reportedly completed a survey of the affected villages and are now finalising logistical arrangements for the operation.
While no exact timetable has been announced, officials said the eradication will be carried out following legal procedures and in coordination with local administration bodies. The move signals the state government's determination to curb illicit drug farming and its associated criminal networks.
Further details are expected to be released as the plan moves forward, including the specific methods and resources that will be deployed during the eradication drive.