In a major offensive against narcotics production, security forces destroyed poppy plantations spread across nearly 56 acres in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district, dealing a significant blow to the illegal drug trade in the region.

According to official sources, the joint operation was carried out in two locations — the adjoining areas of Thonglang Akutpa and Songjang Hill ranges, and Awlmun village under Kangchup Police Station. The coordinated effort aimed to eradicate large-scale poppy fields that have been contributing to the state’s narcotics problem.

During the crackdown, forces also destroyed 19 makeshift farm huts, allegedly used by cultivators for shelter and processing purposes. Additionally, 10 fertilizer bags and 9 sacks of salt recovered from the sites were seized and destroyed.

The operation is part of the Manipur Government’s intensified “War on Drugs” campaign, which targets poppy plantations hidden in remote and hilly areas of the state. Officials said the latest action represents a crucial step in dismantling the illegal cultivation network and promoting alternative livelihood programs for villagers engaged in such activities.

Authorities reaffirmed their commitment to continuing similar drives to ensure that Manipur’s hill districts are free from poppy cultivation and drug-related activities.