News:2026-10-14/Eradication/kandhamal-police-destroy-about-30-acres-of-cannabis-in-luising-gram-panchayat-and-arrest-nine-people

NewsEradication14 October 2026

Kandhamal police destroy about 30 acres of cannabis in Luising Gram Panchayat and arrest nine people

Ommcom News reported that, under "Mission Zero Cannabis Cultivation", Kandhamal Police destroyed around 30 acres of illegal cannabis cultivation in remote forest areas under Luising Gram Panchayat, within Gochhapada police station limits in Kandhamal district, Odisha, and arrested nine people. The outlet said the operation was carried out on 14 and 15 October and that drones were used for surveillance. A case was registered at Gochhapada police station under the NDPS Act.

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PlaceLuisingKandhamalOdishaIndia

AgencyKandhamal Police

Hectares12.1

Approximate location20.47, 84.23

Quantities as reported by the source.

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2026-10-14 Eradication Kandhamal police destroy about 30 acres of cannabis in Luising Gram Panchayat and arrest nine people Ommcom News reported that, under "Mission Zero Cannabis Cultivation", Kandhamal Police destroyed around 30 acres of illegal cannabis cultivation in remote forest areas under Luising Gram Panchayat, within Gochhapada police station limits in Kandhamal district, Odisha, and arrested nine people. The outlet said the operation was carried out on 14 and 15 October and that drones were used for surveillance. A case was registered at Gochhapada police station under the NDPS Act. https://ommcomnews.com/odisha-news/nine-arrested-30-acres-of-ganja-destroyed-in-kandhamal/ India Odisha Kandhamal Luising 20° 28' 12.00" N, 84° 13' 48.00" E administrative seat Kandhamal Police 12.1