Imphal, Nov. 11 -- Manipur Police have drawn up a comprehensive plan to eliminate illegal poppy cultivation across 516 villages in 10 districts, with support from central security forces, Additional Director General of Police (Law and Order) Lhari Dorjee Lhatoo said.

Addressing a press briefing, Lhatoo said on Tuesday that the state government was stepping up its campaign against drug networks, which he described as major sources of funding for regional conflict and criminal activities.

He warned that strict legal action would be taken against everyone involved in illegal poppy cultivation, including landowners. The ADGP also appealed to the public to cooperate with the authorities, highlighting the environmental and health consequences...