Kangpokpi, Feb. 26 -- Security Forces along with the Forest Division identified and destroyed illicit poppy plantations at the Hill Ranges of the Naphai area in the Kangpokpi district, said officials on Wednesday.

According to Manipur Police, on February 25, following an intensive search, poppy plantations spanning approximately 35 acres, with a potential to yield opium worth Rs 3 crores 90 lakhs were destroyed each under Saikul Police Station area under the Kangpokpi District.

"On February 25, Security Forces and Forest Division, Kangpokpi, in the presence of the SDM, Kangpokpi, destroyed illegal poppy plantations at the Hill Ranges of Naphai. 35 acres worth about Rs 3 crores 90 lakhs were destroyed each under Saikul-PS, Kangpokpi Dist...