The Phase 2 of poppy destruction drive at Ukhrul District, Manipur that begins on 16 December 2025 concluded today. A total of 559 acres of poppy cultivation was destroyed in Phase 2 poppy destruction drive.
Destruction of illegal poppy cultivation was carried out at LM Block,Yaolen- Lamlai Chingphei Area and Mullam and Shongphel Area under Ukhrul District of Manipur by the combined team of Police, Forest Department, BSF, Assam Rifles and NAB.
As part of the phase 2 poppy destruction drive, the following teams conducted operations at two different locations on Saturday
At LM Block: A total of 57 acres were destroyed and 7 huts used by poppy cultivators were burnt by a combined team comprising District Police, 6MR, the Forest Department, and 18 Assam Rifles, under the command of SDPO Ukhrul.
At Mullam & Shongphel Area: A total of 45 acres were destroyed and 10 huts used by poppy cultivators were burnt by a combined team comprising District Police, BSF, the Forest Department, 4 Mahar Regiment, NCB and NAB, under the command of SDPO Jessami.
FIR cases will be registered accordingly for both locations. The two teams have concluded the Phase-2 poppy destruction drive today.
