1. Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh announced a significant anti-narcotics operation on February 26, conducted by a joint team of security forces.
2. The operation targeted and destroyed around nine acres of poppy plantation in the Hill Ranges of Khudei Khullen Village.
3. It occurred between 10:00 am and 01:00 pm on February 25, 2024, approximately 15 kilometers North-East of Tengnoupal Police Station.
Imphal, Feb 26: Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh took to the microblogging site X on February 26 to announce a significant operation by a combined team of security forces destroying approximately nine acres of poppy plantation.
The operation took place at the Hill Ranges of Khudei Khullen Village, located about 15 kilometers North-East of Tengnoupal Police Station, between 10:00 am and 01:00 pm on February 25, 2024.
A combined team of security forces destroyed about nine acres of poppy plantation at the Hill Ranges of Khudei Khullen Village, about 15 km N/E of Tengnoupal Police Station from 10:00 am to 01:00 pm on 25/02/2024.
The destruction was carried out in the presence of the SDM/TPL. A… pic.twitter.com/tYd8nqzaye
— N.Biren Singh (@NBirenSingh) February 26, 2024
The eradication of the illicit poppy plantation was carried out under the supervision of the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) of Tengnoupal.
A case has been registered under FIR No 3(2) 2024 TPL PS U/S 18(b) of the ND&PS Act, with investigations underway.
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Expressing his appreciation, Chief Minister N Biren Singh commended the team’s collaborative efforts in the operation.
He particularly highlighted the commendable work of the Tengnoupal District Police, led by SK John Lamkang, MPS, DSP (HQ) TPL, as well as the 3rd Assam Rifles and personnel of the Forest Department, Tengnoupal.
