30,000 cannabis plants destroyed in Pecharthal raid
Police and Tripura State Rifles personnel destroyed about 30,000 cannabis plants across several plots at Ramdula para under Pecharthal police station on 12 October 2023. The morning raid was led by the Kumarghat sub-divisional police officer with the local officer in charge.
🇮🇳 Ramdula para, Pecharthal, Unakoti district, Tripura · India
Police and Tripura State Rifles (TSR) personnel destroyed about 30,000 cannabis plants across several plots at Ramdula para, under Pecharthal police station, on the morning of 12 October 2023.[1]The raid began at 10 AM and was led by the Kumarghat sub-divisional police officer in charge, with the deputy superintendent of police (probationer), the Pecharthal officer in charge and additional police and TSR personnel.[1]
The report describes the drive as part of the effort against illegal ganja cultivation and distribution in the area.[1]It names no arrests, growers or follow-up proceedings.[1]
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Police and TSR personnel burn uprooted ganja plants during the Ramdula para eradication drive.Photo details
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