Imphal: Assam Rifles (AR) teamed up with the villagers destroyed illegal poppy cultivation over an area of approximately 2.5 sq km at Molanghat village, Chandel in Manipur on Saturday ‘to curb the negative impact of poppy on health and society’.
AR has been conducting awareness campaign since long to educate villagers about the harmful effects on society and consequences of illegal poppy cultivation, the AR said on Monday.
Inspired by the campaigns, the villagers took a proactive step to work for a better future and destroyed the poppy menace with help of AR, it added.
The joint efforts of AR and villagers highlighted the resolution of both to curb anti-social activities linked to poppy cultivation towards a safe and prosperous future and promoting peace in the region. The active participation of civilians showcased their support for the endeavour of AR to promote peace and development in the northeast, the AR said.
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