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

NewsEradication12 August 2026

Police report destroying 800,000 cannabis saplings across Sepahijala district

Part of Tripura eradication campaigns (2026)

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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PlaceSepahijalaTripuraIndia

Growing regionIndo-Burman Range

Growing areaTripura Hills

AgencySonamura Police; Border Security Force; Tripura State Rifles

Plants eradicated800,000

Approximate location23.61, 91.34

Quantities as reported by the source.

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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 Indo-Burman Range Tripura Hills Sepahijala (appellation) 23° 36' 36.00" N, 91° 20' 24.00" E Sonamura Police; Border Security Force; Tripura State Rifles 800000