Hazaribag, Feb. 16 -- The Forest Department and Chouparan Police on Monday carried out a joint operation to destroy approximately five acres of illicit opium crop in the Jamuniyatari forest area under Chouparan police station limits in Hazaribag district.
Acting on specific information received today, the joint team conducted a search operation in the Chordaha panchayat area and identified opium cultivation spread across nearly five acres. The crop was destroyed on the spot.
During the operation, officials also recovered 11 delivery pipes from the site, which were dismantled and destroyed.
Authorities said efforts are underway to identify the individuals involved in the illegal cultivation. Verification of names and addresses is being ca...