Imphal, Dec 12 (PTI) About 110 acre of illegal poppy cultivation was destroyed in Manipur's Ukhrul district on Thursday, police said.

The operation was conducted by a joint team of the district police, Forest Department, Assam Rifles, and the district administration in Khamasom hill, they said.

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Eight huts found in the fields were also burned down, they added.

An FIR has been registered and further investigation is underway, police said.

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Chief Minister N Biren Singh lauded the security forces for the success of the operation.

"Your hard work and determination are making a significant difference in safeguarding our future," he said in a post on X.

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