Around 3,000 ganja plants were destroyed in a joint police, CRPF, and TSR operation in Khowai district. The successful anti-narcotics drive highlights authorities’ intensified efforts to curb illegal cannabis cultivation and ensure community safety.
In a fight against illegal narcotics cultivation, around 3,000 ganja plants at an advanced stage of growth were detected and destroyed during a joint enforcement operation in Khowai district on Friday. The operation was conducted at Tingriabari and Tuihachingbari areas under the jurisdiction of Kalyanpur Police Station.
According to official sources, the drive was part of an intensified campaign aimed at eliminating illegal cannabis cultivation and disrupting the supply chain of narcotic substances in the region. Acting on specific intelligence inputs, law enforcement agencies launched a coordinated operation in interior locations known to be vulnerable to unlawful cultivation activities.
The joint team included the Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) of Teliamura, the Officer-in-Charge of Kalyanpur Police Station, the Officer-in-Charge of Bijalbari Police Station, Sub-Inspector Anjan Debbarma, and personnel from the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) along with the Tripura State Rifles (TSR) Quick Reaction Team (QRT). The presence of multiple security agencies ensured both operational efficiency and security during the destruction process.
Officials stated that the ganja plants, spread across several plots of land, were in an advanced stage of maturity, indicating a well-planned cultivation attempt. The entire crop was uprooted and destroyed on the spot following legal procedures to prevent any possibility of misuse or illegal distribution.
Senior police officials confirmed that the operation was carried out smoothly without any untoward incidents. No arrests were reported during the drive; however, investigations have been initiated to identify individuals and networks involved in the illegal cultivation. Authorities are also examining land ownership records and local links that may have facilitated the activity.
Law enforcement agencies emphasized that such illegal cultivation poses serious threats to public health, youth safety, and social stability. Officials reiterated that narcotics-related crimes will not be tolerated and warned that strict legal action will be taken against anyone found involved in drug production or trafficking.
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The successful operation reflects the growing coordination between police and paramilitary forces in tackling drug-related challenges in rural and forested areas. Authorities have assured that similar drives will continue across vulnerable zones to curb the menace of narcotics and safeguard the community.
Local residents have been urged to cooperate with security agencies and report any suspicious activities related to drug cultivation or trafficking. Officials stressed that public participation is crucial in building a drug-free and secure society.
