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Agriculture
Manipur Police Raising Day Highlights 3,000 Acres of Poppy Crops Eradicated in a Year
✍️ The Sangai Express
🗓 20 Oct 2026, 03:01 AM
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On the 135th Manipur Police Raising Day, the chief minister said that 3,000 acres of poppy plantations have been destroyed over the past year.
Manipur marked its 135th Police Raising Day with a statement from the chief minister that 3,000 acres of poppy cultivation have been cleared in the last twelve months. The announcement was part of the ceremony that commemorates the formation of the state police force.
According to the chief minister, the eradication drive was carried out by coordinated efforts of the police, forest department and anti‑narcotics units. The operation targeted illegal poppy fields that are linked to illicit drug trade in the region.
The removal of such a large area of poppy is seen as a significant step in curbing narcotics production and improving law‑and‑order conditions in Manipur. Officials said the effort will continue with regular monitoring and community awareness programmes.
While the exact methods of destruction were not detailed, the statement underscored the state's commitment to tackling drug‑related activities and protecting agricultural lands from illicit use.
According to the chief minister, the eradication drive was carried out by coordinated efforts of the police, forest department and anti‑narcotics units. The operation targeted illegal poppy fields that are linked to illicit drug trade in the region.
The removal of such a large area of poppy is seen as a significant step in curbing narcotics production and improving law‑and‑order conditions in Manipur. Officials said the effort will continue with regular monitoring and community awareness programmes.
While the exact methods of destruction were not detailed, the statement underscored the state's commitment to tackling drug‑related activities and protecting agricultural lands from illicit use.