Sonamura, Tripura, 17th of October, 2026 : On the basis of secret information Sepahijala District Police, in joint operations with 81 BN BSF, TSR battalions, Forest officials and other agencies, carried out a massive crackdown on illicit Ganja (cannabis) cultivation on Friday (16th October, 2026) from the morning 8:30 AM in the forest areas of Dhanirampur various locations of the Sepahijala district.
According to report, on the basis of secret information at Sepahijala District Police, conducted raid and searched in joint operations with 81 BN BSF, TSR battalions and other agencies at in the forest areas of Dhanirampur on October 16, 2026, from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM. During the operation, a total of five cannabis cultivation plots were detected, containing approximately 7,000 mature cannabis plants. All the plants were destroyed on the spot.
The cannabis plants were cultivated across approximately five acres of forest land.
Additionally, a search operation was conducted on foot, with the assistance of drone cameras, covering approximately 1,000 acres in the Bijoynagar area. Although cannabis cultivation was reported in this area last year, no cannabis fields were found during the current operation.
Interacted with media Inspector Tapas Das, Officer in Charge Sonamura Police Station gave details about this matter. OC also stated that such operations against illegal contrabands would continue next day.
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