At least 220 acres of cannabis destroyed around Kalaktang
A two-day joint drive that began on 26 October 2026 destroyed cannabis on at least 220 acres in Kalaktang subdivision, West Kameng. Authorities put about 15,000 kg on 50 acres at Boha and about 51,000 kg on 170 acres at Angkaling and R Pam. No cultivators were reported arrested.
🇮🇳 Kalaktang subdivision, West Kameng, Arunachal Pradesh · India
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District police, the Narcotics Control Board, the Sashastra Seema Bal, the Central Reserve Police Force and the district administration destroyed illicit cannabis on at least 220 acres (about 89 hectares) in Kalaktang subdivision of West Kameng district.[1][2] The two-day drive began on Monday 26 October 2026.[1][2] Bomdila deputy superintendent of police Sashi Dore led it, under superintendent Dr D. W. Thongon and deputy commissioner Dr Dilip Kumar.[1]
About 50 acres at Boha, put at around 15,000 kilograms, were destroyed, then about 170 acres at Angkaling and R Pam, put at about 51,000 kilograms.[1][2] Together the authorities’ figures are about 66,000 kilograms.[2] Gaon buras, the village headmen, panchayat leaders and residents of Boha and Angkaling assisted.[1] The reports name no one arrested.[1][2] Police said the drive against illicit cannabis cultivation would continue.[1]
Sources
- Illicit cannabis cultivation destroyed. The Arunachal Times, 28 October 2026.
- Security Forces Destroy 220 Acres of Cannabis Plantation in Arunachal’s West Kameng. Northeast Live, 28 October 2026.
Open questions the AI reported
- No one was named or reported arrested.
- The Arunachal Times describes the weights as what was destroyed. Northeast Live calls the same 15,000 kg and 51,000 kg figures an estimated yield. This report follows the Arunachal Times.
- The drive covered Boha, Angkaling and R Pam. The map marks Kalaktang, the subdivision centre, not each field.
- Police said the destruction drive would continue. Later days are not in these reports.
