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Manipur: Kangpokpi intensifies crackdown on poppy cultivation, 45 acres destroyed in Churachandpur

Headline via Northeast Now · first report 8 Nov, 22:44 IST, latest 8 Nov, 22:44 IST

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So far only Northeast Now has reported this (8 Nov, 22:44 IST). It will be marked Verified when a second, independent news organisation reports it. Rational Times has not independently confirmed the details: read each report through the links below.

StatusDeveloping
Reported by1 news organisation
First report8 Nov, 22:44 IST
Latest report8 Nov, 22:44 IST
DeskIndia

What the reports sayEach newsroom’s own summary of its report, from its feed

Imphal: The Kangpokpi district administration has stepped up its campaign against illegal poppy cultivation and drug trafficking, directing security agencies and government departments to tighten surveillance of supply chains and complete eradication measures…

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