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

NewsEradication8 January 2026

Assam Rifles destroy massive ganja plantation in Tripura

Part of Tripura eradication campaigns (2026)

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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PlaceDhanpur; Induria; Kacchakhala; DhanmuraSepahijalaTripuraIndia

Growing regionIndo-Burman Range

Growing areaTripura Hills

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

Plants eradicated600,000

Hectares80.9

Approximate location23.4755, 91.2659

Quantities as reported by the source.

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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 Indo-Burman Range Tripura Hills Sepahijala (appellation) 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