Assam Police Destroys 10 Bighas of Poppy Cultivation in South Salmara

Guwahati, February 7, 2020:

Assam Police has destroyed about 10 bighas of poppy cultivation in South Salmara district in Lower Assam.

A team comprising of Fakirganj Police personnel and South Salmara locals conducted a search operation regarding a poppy cultivation in the area on the basis of specific intelligence.

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Led by the In-charge of Fakirganj police station, the team destroyed an area of approximately 10 bighas of opium cultivation.

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Necessary legal action and follow up action is being initiated by the police and further investigation is on.

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