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NewsEradication14 October 2026

Manamunda police destroy about 52,000 cannabis plants in forest near Bagidia village, Boudh, at the start of a zero-cultivation mission

OrissaPOST reported that Manamunda police destroyed around 52,000 cannabis plants grown illegally in the Bhalu Pahad forest area near Bagidia village in Boudh district, Odisha, marking the launch of the district police's "Zero Cannabis Cultivation in Boudh" mission. The plants were uprooted and burnt in the presence of a gazetted officer, revenue officials, excise personnel, forest department staff and witnesses. A case was registered against unidentified persons under the NDPS Act and the Orissa Forest Act.

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PlaceBhalu Pahad forest areaBoudhOdishaIndia

AgencyManamunda police

Plants eradicated52,000

Approximate location20.83, 84.32

Quantities as reported by the source.

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2026-10-14 Eradication Manamunda police destroy about 52,000 cannabis plants in forest near Bagidia village, Boudh, at the start of a zero-cultivation mission OrissaPOST reported that Manamunda police destroyed around 52,000 cannabis plants grown illegally in the Bhalu Pahad forest area near Bagidia village in Boudh district, Odisha, marking the launch of the district police's "Zero Cannabis Cultivation in Boudh" mission. The plants were uprooted and burnt in the presence of a gazetted officer, revenue officials, excise personnel, forest department staff and witnesses. A case was registered against unidentified persons under the NDPS Act and the Orissa Forest Act. https://www.orissapost.com/52000-cannabis-plants-destroyed-in-boudh/ India Odisha Boudh Bhalu Pahad forest area 20° 49' 48.00" N, 84° 19' 12.00" E administrative seat Manamunda police 52000