Imphal, Sept. 24 -- In a joint operation, Manipur Police, with the assistance of forest officials and cooperation of the Chairman of Khabung village, carried out an aerial survey using drones to detect illegal poppy cultivation at Upper and Lower Khabung villages in Senapati district yesterday.
The survey revealed that nearly 13 hectares of forest land had been cleared for poppy cultivation, with several patches already sown. Authorities issued a stern warning to the village chairman, directing immediate destruction of the crops and prohibiting further cultivation.
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