45 acres of illegal poppy cultivation destroyed in joint operation in Manipur’s Churachandpur
A joint operation destroyed around 45 acres of illicit poppy cultivation in Churachandpur. With nobody found at the site, authorities summoned the Lhangnom village chief.
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India TodayNE
- Nov 07, 2026,
- Updated Nov 07, 2026, 1:31 PM IST
Story highlights
- The drive took place across the Thangjing Hill Range on November 5
- District police coordinated with multiple security and enforcement agencies during the drive
- An Executive Magistrate remained present throughout the coordinated field operation
Around 45 acres of illicit poppy cultivation were destroyed during a joint operation conducted by Churachandpur District Police and security agencies at Thangjing Hill Range in Manipur’s Churachandpur district on November 5.
The operation was carried out in coordination with the 1st Indian Reserve Battalion (IRB), 58 Battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Narcotics and Affairs of Border (NAB) and the Forest Department, in the presence of an Executive Magistrate.
No individuals were found at the site during the operation.
However, as the area falls under the jurisdiction of Lhangnom village, a summons was subsequently issued to the village chief.
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