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NewsEradication26 October 2026

Kalimela police destroy more than 2,000 cannabis plants on about two acres of forest land near Nagulur in Malkangiri and arrest one man

OrissaPOST reported that a team led by the officer-in-charge of Kalimela police station cut down and burnt more than 2,000 cannabis plants grown illegally on about two acres of forest land near Nagulur village, Papulur panchayat, in Malkangiri district. A 30-year-old man was arrested and produced in court on Sunday. Police said they had started a further investigation to identify others involved, including people who supplied seeds or fertiliser or gave financial help.

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PlaceNagulurMalkangiriOdishaIndia

AgencyKalimela police

Plants eradicated2,000

Hectares0.8

Approximate location18.08, 81.80

Quantities as reported by the source.

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2026-10-26 Eradication Kalimela police destroy more than 2,000 cannabis plants on about two acres of forest land near Nagulur in Malkangiri and arrest one man OrissaPOST reported that a team led by the officer-in-charge of Kalimela police station cut down and burnt more than 2,000 cannabis plants grown illegally on about two acres of forest land near Nagulur village, Papulur panchayat, in Malkangiri district. A 30-year-old man was arrested and produced in court on Sunday. Police said they had started a further investigation to identify others involved, including people who supplied seeds or fertiliser or gave financial help. https://www.orissapost.com/2000-cannabis-plants-destroyed-one-held/ India Odisha Malkangiri Nagulur 18° 4' 48.00" N, 81° 48' 0.00" E jurisdiction centre Kalimela police 0.8 2000