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Madhya Pradesh Police Seize 280 Cannabis Plants in Alirajpur Wheat Field
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 23 Oct 2026, 01:01 PM
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Police from five stations in Alirajpur district uncovered 280 cannabis plants hidden among wheat crops, confiscating 142 kg of dried material worth about ₹7.1 million.
Police teams from five police stations in Alirajpur district, Madhya Pradesh, carried out a raid on a small wheat (tuar) field and discovered a large clandestine cannabis cultivation. The operation led to the seizure of 280 mature cannabis plants concealed among the grain crops.
The seized material included approximately 142 kilograms of dried cannabis, which authorities have valued at roughly ₹7.1 million. The haul was taken into custody as part of an ongoing effort to curb illicit drug production in the region.
Investigators have launched a search for the individuals responsible for the cultivation. While the identities of the growers have not yet been disclosed, police have indicated that further arrests are expected as the probe continues.
The seizure underscores the challenges faced by law‑enforcement agencies in rural Madhya Pradesh, where drug cultivation can be masked by legitimate agricultural activity.
Authorities have urged local farmers and residents to report any suspicious activity that may indicate illegal drug farming.
The seized material included approximately 142 kilograms of dried cannabis, which authorities have valued at roughly ₹7.1 million. The haul was taken into custody as part of an ongoing effort to curb illicit drug production in the region.
Investigators have launched a search for the individuals responsible for the cultivation. While the identities of the growers have not yet been disclosed, police have indicated that further arrests are expected as the probe continues.
The seizure underscores the challenges faced by law‑enforcement agencies in rural Madhya Pradesh, where drug cultivation can be masked by legitimate agricultural activity.
Authorities have urged local farmers and residents to report any suspicious activity that may indicate illegal drug farming.