Sonamura police destroy 80,000 cannabis plants across 30 plots
A Sonamura police-led joint operation destroyed approximately 80,000 mature cannabis plants in 30 plots across forest areas at Kamalanagar, Krishna Dola and Ghatigarh on 15 February 2026. The operation covered about 30 acres and officials estimated the destroyed crop's value at INR120 million.
🇮🇳 Kamalanagar, Krishna Dola and Ghatigarh forest areas, Sonamura, Sepahijala, Tripura · India
On 15 February 2026, Sonamura Police Station led a joint operation with the 81st Battalion of the Border Security Force, Tripura State Rifles battalions, Forest officials and other agencies in the Kamalanagar, Krishna Dola and Ghatigarh forest areas.[1]The operation destroyed approximately 80,000 mature cannabis plants in 30 plots covering about 30 acres, or roughly 12.14 hectares.[1]
The report names the 5th, 9th, 11th and 14th TSR battalions, the 14th Battalion Women TSR, the 35th Battalion Assam Rifles and the Sonamura Forest Division among the participating units.[1]Inspector Tapas Das, officer in charge of Sonamura Police Station, said the destroyed crop had an estimated destination-market value of about ₹12 crore.[1]
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