Massive Ganja Plantation Bust in Tripura
A joint police and BSF operation resulted in the destruction of 2.87 lakh ganja plants in Tripura's Sepahijala district. The plants, valued at Rs 2.5 lakh, were found in 11 forest department plots. No arrests were made, but investigations are ongoing to identify the planters.
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In a significant operation, authorities in Tripura's Sepahijala district have eradicated 2.87 lakh ganja plants. The operation, conducted by a joint team of police and the Border Security Force (BSF), targeted illicit plantations at Bathadola and Bijoy Nagar, as confirmed by police reports.
The officer-in-charge of Sonamura police station, Tapas Das, disclosed that the plants, spread over 11 plots within the forest department's jurisdiction, had a valuation of approximately Rs 2.5 lakh. The raid, however, did not yield any arrests as no individuals stepped forward to claim the fields.
The police have initiated a probe to trace those responsible for illegally cultivating ganja in government plots. Legal ramifications await the culprits once identified, reiterating the authorities' commitment to tackling unauthorized drug cultivation.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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