Imphal, Jan. 8 -- A combined team of Manipur Police, CRPF, Forest department, and NCB found about 53 acres of poppy cultivation in the hill ranges of Moljol, Tusam, Vaichei-Naphai, and surrounding areas under Kangpokpi district.
Police on Thursday said the combined team destroyed the plants.
During further investigation, seven huts, 11 bags of fertilizers, 23 Roundup Herbicides, 14 bags of salt, and equipment like Spray pumps, Pipes, Herbicides, etc., used in cultivation were found, which were destroyed and burnt.
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