Police and excise officials destroyed ₹10 crore worth of poppy plants in Similipal Tiger Reserve.

Police and excise officials in Bhubaneswar destroyed poppy plants worth ₹10 crore in Similipal Tiger Reserve, bringing the total destroyed to ₹28 crore. The reserve, known for its wildlife, has been targeted by narcotics traffickers for cultivation. In Jharkhand, authorities destroyed poppy plants across six districts since September 2023, and a proposal to open police stations for narcotic cases has been forwarded to the government for five districts.

March 24, 2024
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