Poppy plantation destroyed in Kangpokpi

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By The Hills Times
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IMPHAL, Feb 12: Security forces have destroyed six acres of illegal poppy plantation in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district, police said on Wednesday.

The drive was conducted on a hill range between Khoripok and Sehjang villages in New Keithelmanbi police station area on Tuesday, a police officer said.

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Poppy is used for producing opium and other highly addictive illegal drugs.

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The Manipur government has destroyed around 20,000 acres of illegal poppy plantations in at least 12 districts since 2017, according to an official report. (PTI)

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