Ukhrul, Jan 13: In a major anti-drug operation, a combined team of Ukhrul district police, 6th Manipur Rifles, Army, and the Forest Department successfully destroyed 50 acres of illegal poppy cultivation in the Mullam Kuki Village hill range, under Litan Police Station.
The operation also led to the burning of four illicit huts associated with the cultivation. An FIR has been filed, and investigations are underway to track down the perpetrators behind the illegal activity.
Authorities have lauded the coordinated efforts of the forces and emphasized the importance of a unified approach in combating drug-related crimes to ensure a drug-free Manipur.