KHONSA, Mar 9: The Tirap district administration in association with Tirap Police, Assam Rifles of Lazu unit and Nocte Women Society destroyed 36 acres Poppy cultivation in Lazu areas namely Longliang, Raho, Sinnu, Lazu, Noglo, Lower Chinhan, Upper Chinhan and Horu Chinhan.

While leading the opium (kani) destruction drive, Deputy Commissioner PN Thungon interacted with the public of Lazu and informed that destruction drive shall be carried out till March 12 next and sought the local’s cooperation. The DC assured to intimate the matter to the state government for rehabilitation to replace existing poppy cultivation in the district.

Khonsa DHO Henrik Basar who accompanied the team interacted with farmers engaged in its cultivation and urged them to adopt alternative cultivation with the help of Horticulture department like Large ginger, Large Chilly and Large Cardamom.

The DC appreciated Nocte Women Society for their wholehearted participation in the massive destruction drive. The DC also appealed all NGOs, religious leaders, Chiefs, GBs, PRIs of Lazu area to come forward and join hands.

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Kenter Joya Riba

(Managing Editor)
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