News:2024-07-16/Eradication/bsf-and-jatrapur-police-destroy-15-000-ganja-saplings-at-nirbhoypur-named-cultivator-pursued

NewsEradication16 July 2024

BSF and Jatrapur Police destroy 15,000 ganja saplings at Nirbhoypur, named cultivator pursued

Part of Tripura eradication campaigns (2024)

On Tuesday 16 July 2024, a Border Security Force-led joint operation with the Forest Department and Jatrapur Police Station personnel destroyed approximately 15,000 cannabis saplings at Village Nirbhoypur under Jatrapur Police Station, Sonamura sub-division, Sepahijala district. Officials estimated the destroyed material at approximately ₹7.5 lakh. Per a press release from FTR HQ BSF Tripura, intelligence input had identified the cultivator as Babul Mazumdar, an Indian national resident of Village Nirbhoypur, who had prepared a cannabis nursery at the back of his house. Legal action by the Forest Department and Jatrapur Police Station was being taken against the landowner.

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PlaceNirbhoypurSepahijalaTripuraIndia

Growing regionIndo-Burman Range

Growing areaTripura Hills

AgencyBorder Security Force

Plants eradicated15,000

Approximate location23.45, 91.30

Quantities as reported by the source.

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2024-07-16 Eradication BSF and Jatrapur Police destroy 15,000 ganja saplings at Nirbhoypur, named cultivator pursued On Tuesday 16 July 2024, a Border Security Force-led joint operation with the Forest Department and Jatrapur Police Station personnel destroyed approximately 15,000 cannabis saplings at Village Nirbhoypur under Jatrapur Police Station, Sonamura sub-division, Sepahijala district. Officials estimated the destroyed material at approximately ₹7.5 lakh. Per a press release from FTR HQ BSF Tripura, intelligence input had identified the cultivator as Babul Mazumdar, an Indian national resident of Village Nirbhoypur, who had prepared a cannabis nursery at the back of his house. Legal action by the Forest Department and Jatrapur Police Station was being taken against the landowner. https://www.sentinelassam.com/north-east-india-news/tripura-news/border-security-force-destroys-15000-ganja-saplings-in-joint-operation-in-tripuras-nirbhoypur Tripura eradication campaigns (2024) India Tripura Sepahijala Indo-Burman Range Tripura Hills Sepahijala (appellation) Nirbhoypur 23° 27' 0.00" N, 91° 18' 0.00" E Border Security Force 15000