Agartala, Feb. 9 -- In a continued drive against drug menace, Assam Rifles carried out an operation against illicit ganja cultivation in the general area of Boxanagar, located approximately 41 km south of Agartala, Tripura.

The operation was conducted jointly with the Forest Department, Agartala, wherein approximately 1.75 lakh ganja saplings spread over an area of 50 acres were destroyed. The estimated market value of the destroyed contraband is Rs.25.72 crore.

The operation highlights effective intelligence-led action and close coordination between the Assam Rifles and civil authorities in curbing illegal narcotics cultivation.

Assam Rifles remains resolute in its commitment to eliminate the drug menace and safeguard the youth and so...