Imphal, Feb. 2 -- Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh has appreciated his Assam counterpart Himanta Biswa Sarma for his initiative in the fighting against the drugsespecially the illegal cultivation of poppy/opium plants.

The lauding came after the Goalpara police in Assam destroyed 170 Bighas of poppy cultivation worth Rs 27.20 crore in January.

The HB Sarma on his social media addressed to the drug dealers writes, "Sorry to spoil your planned Udta Assam party!. So next time you think of drugs, think of Assam police first."

Appreciating the efforts, the Manipur Chief Minister on his social media posts, "My deep appreciation for the decisive measures taken in Assam, under the leadership of Chief Minister Shri Himanta Biswa Sarma ji, i...