News:2026-01-08/Enforcement/assam-rifles-destroy-massive-ganja-plantation-in-tripura

News record8 January 2026EradicationTripura eradication campaigns (2026)

Assam Rifles destroy massive ganja plantation in Tripura

Assam Rifles (Spear Corps), working with BSF, Tripura State Rifles, Police, and the Forest Department, destroyed an illegal ganja plantation across Dhanpur, Induria, Kacchakhala, and Dhanmura in Tripura (reported Jan 8, 2026). Authorities said ~6 lakh plants were eradicated across ~200 acres (~80.9 ha), estimated value ~₹36 crore.

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Date8 Jan 2026

CategoryEradication

Part ofTripura eradication campaigns (2026)

CountryIndia

State / provinceTripura

District / areaSepahijala

LocalityDhanpur; Induria; Kacchakhala; Dhanmura

AgencyAssam Rifles; Border Security Force (BSF); Tripura State Rifles; Tripura Police; Forest Department

Plants eradicated600,000

Hectares80.9

Quantities as reported by the source.

Coordinates23.4755, 91.2659

Coordinates are approximate.

Source report

2026-01-08 Eradication Assam Rifles destroy massive ganja plantation in Tripura Assam Rifles (Spear Corps), working with BSF, Tripura State Rifles, Police, and the Forest Department, destroyed an illegal ganja plantation across Dhanpur, Induria, Kacchakhala, and Dhanmura in Tripura (reported Jan 8, 2026). Authorities said ~6 lakh plants were eradicated across ~200 acres (~80.9 ha), estimated value ~₹36 crore. https://brighterkashmir.com/news/assam-rifles-destroys-massive-ganja-plantation-in-tripura Tripura eradication campaigns (2026) India Tripura Sepahijala Dhanpur Induria Kacchakhala Dhanmura 23° 28' 31.80" N, 91° 15' 57.24" E Assam Rifles Border Security Force (BSF) Tripura State Rifles Tripura Police Forest Department 80.9 600000