Imphal, Dec 19 (PTI) Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh said 63 acres of illegal poppy cultivation has been destroyed during the last three days in Kangpokpi district.

Singh also said an FIR has been registered for further investigation.

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"In a massive crackdown which lasted for over 3 days, a joint team of Manipur Police, CRPF, Forest officials and District administration destroyed 63 acres of illegal poppy cultivation in Langka (20 acres), Bileijang (18 acres), and Makui (25 acres)," the CM said in a post on X.

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