News:2026-08-12/Enforcement/police-report-destroying-800-000-cannabis-saplings-across-sepahijala-district

News record12 August 2026EradicationTripura eradication campaigns (2026)

Police report destroying 800,000 cannabis saplings across Sepahijala district

Tripura Star News reported that Sonamura Police, the Border Security Force and Tripura State Rifles destroyed 27 seedbeds containing about 800,000 cannabis saplings at sites in Sepahijala district on 12 August 2026. The outlet also reported the destruction of about 20 kg of seeds and 200 kg of dried cannabis leaves. No arrests were reported.

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Date12 Aug 2026

CategoryEradication

Part ofTripura eradication campaigns (2026)

CountryIndia

State / provinceTripura

District / areaSepahijala

AgencySonamura Police; Border Security Force; Tripura State Rifles

Plants eradicated800,000

Quantities as reported by the source.

Coordinates23.61, 91.34

Coordinates are approximate.

Source report

2026-08-12 Eradication Police report destroying 800,000 cannabis saplings across Sepahijala district Tripura Star News reported that Sonamura Police, the Border Security Force and Tripura State Rifles destroyed 27 seedbeds containing about 800,000 cannabis saplings at sites in Sepahijala district on 12 August 2026. The outlet also reported the destruction of about 20 kg of seeds and 200 kg of dried cannabis leaves. No arrests were reported. https://www.tripurastarnews.com/destroyed-ganja-plants-massive-anti-drug-drive-by-sepahijala-district-police/ Tripura eradication campaigns (2026) India Tripura Sepahijala 23° 36' 36.00" N, 91° 20' 24.00" E Sonamura Police; Border Security Force; Tripura State Rifles 800000