News:2025-07-16/Enforcement/melaghar-police-destroys-30-000-ganja-saplings-concealed-among-vegetable-crops-at-indira-nagar

News record16 July 2025EradicationTripura eradication campaigns (2025)

Melaghar Police destroys 30,000 ganja saplings concealed among vegetable crops at Indira Nagar

On Wednesday 16 July 2025, Melaghar Police destroyed approximately 30,000 cannabis saplings at Indira Nagar under Melaghar Municipal Council, Sonamura sub-division, Sepahijala district. The cultivation was located on the banks of the Gomati River and was visually concealed by interplanting cannabis among legitimate vegetable crops including sugarcane, with white plastic sheeting overhead presenting the appearance of cauliflower or cabbage seedlings under cover. The operation was led by the Melaghar Police Station Officer-in-Charge based on intelligence input. No arrests were reported. An investigation to identify the cultivators was opened.

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Date16 Jul 2025

CategoryEradication

Part ofTripura eradication campaigns (2025)

CountryIndia

State / provinceTripura

District / areaSepahijala

LocalityIndira Nagar

Coordinates23.50, 91.40

Coordinates are approximate.

Source report

2025-07-16 Eradication Melaghar Police destroys 30,000 ganja saplings concealed among vegetable crops at Indira Nagar On Wednesday 16 July 2025, Melaghar Police destroyed approximately 30,000 cannabis saplings at Indira Nagar under Melaghar Municipal Council, Sonamura sub-division, Sepahijala district. The cultivation was located on the banks of the Gomati River and was visually concealed by interplanting cannabis among legitimate vegetable crops including sugarcane, with white plastic sheeting overhead presenting the appearance of cauliflower or cabbage seedlings under cover. The operation was led by the Melaghar Police Station Officer-in-Charge based on intelligence input. No arrests were reported. An investigation to identify the cultivators was opened. https://tripuratimes.com/ttimes/30000-ganja-saplings-destroyed-at-melaghar-29631.html/ Tripura eradication campaigns (2025) India Tripura Sepahijala Indira Nagar 23° 30' 0.00" N, 91° 24' 0.00" E Tripura Police 30000