Guwahati, Feb 2: In major operation, Assam police destroyed 170 bighas of illegal poppy cultivation in Assam’s Goalpara district on Sunday.
The illegal poppy cultivation worth Rs 27.20 crore was destroyed in the char areas in the past week.
“The first drive was conducted at Sialmari area on January 23-24, and the second one took place at Chitalmari on January 30-31. The poppy cultivation was found along with other crops and vegetables near the river,” said an official.
A tractor was seized during the operations, and one person has been detained.
Taking to X, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said, “Dear Local Pablo Escobars, Sorry to spoil your planned Udta Assam party! Because Goalpara Police destroyed 170 Bighas of poppy cultivation in the Char areas worth Rs 27.20 crore in January. So next time you think of drugs, think of Assam Police first.”
Dear Local Pablo Escobars,
Sorry to spoil your planned Udta Assam party!
Because @Goalpara_Police destroyed 170 Bighas of poppy cultivation in the Char areas worth ₹27.20 crore in January.
So next time you think of drugs, think of @assampolice first.#AssamAgainstDrugs pic.twitter.com/JPt9IoxsKJ
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) February 2, 2025
Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh in a post on X expressed his appreciation and stated that : “My deep appreciation for the decisive measures taken in Assam, under the leadership of Himanta Biswa Sarrma, in addressing the challenges posed by the cultivation of poppy.”
“We stand together and remain resolute in our shared goal of building a future where every youth of the NE is protected, nurtured, and given the opportunity to thrive free from the shadow of drugs,” Singh further added.
My deep appreciation for the decisive measures taken in Assam, under the leadership of Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri @himantabiswa ji, in addressing the challenges posed by the cultivation of poppy.
We stand together and remain resolute in our shared goal of building a future… https://t.co/G3Xl4hYQpF
— N. Biren Singh (@NBirenSingh) February 2, 2025
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