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

NewsEradication16 July 2025

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

Part of Tripura eradication campaigns (2025)

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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PlaceIndira NagarSepahijalaTripuraIndia

Growing regionIndo-Burman Range

Growing areaTripura Hills

AgencyTripura Police

Plants eradicated30,000

Approximate location23.50, 91.40

Quantities as reported by the source.

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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 Indo-Burman Range Tripura Hills Sepahijala (appellation) Indira Nagar 23° 30' 0.00" N, 91° 24' 0.00" E Tripura Police 30000