News:2025-12-27/Eradication/tsr-destroys-around-16-000-mature-ganja-plants-near-machmara-tea-garden-unakoti

NewsEradication27 December 2025

TSR destroys around 16,000 mature ganja plants near Machmara Tea Garden, Unakoti

Part of Tripura eradication campaigns (2025)

On Saturday 27 December 2025, Tripura State Rifles personnel under Unakoti district command conducted a special operation in the Kuli Basti forest area near Machmara Tea Garden, destroying approximately 15,000 to 17,000 mature cannabis plants spread across eight plots. Several individuals involved in the cultivation were arrested under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985. The operation was led by the District Superintendent of Police or Additional District Superintendent of Police.

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PlaceMachmaraUnakotiTripuraIndia

Growing regionIndo-Burman Range

Growing areaTripura Hills

AgencyTripura State Rifles

Plants eradicated16,000

Approximate location24.20, 92.05

Quantities as reported by the source.

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2025-12-27 Eradication TSR destroys around 16,000 mature ganja plants near Machmara Tea Garden, Unakoti On Saturday 27 December 2025, Tripura State Rifles personnel under Unakoti district command conducted a special operation in the Kuli Basti forest area near Machmara Tea Garden, destroying approximately 15,000 to 17,000 mature cannabis plants spread across eight plots. Several individuals involved in the cultivation were arrested under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985. The operation was led by the District Superintendent of Police or Additional District Superintendent of Police. https://www.sentinelassam.com/topheadlines/security-forces-destroy-ganja-plants-worth-rs-108-cr-in-tripura Tripura eradication campaigns (2025) India Tripura Unakoti Indo-Burman Range Tripura Hills Machmara 24° 12' 0.00" N, 92° 3' 0.00" E Tripura State Rifles 16000