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Arunachal Pradesh Cannabis Fields Eradicated
7 Nov
Summary
- 458 acres of cannabis destroyed in West Kameng district.
- Over 1.37 lakh kg of cannabis plants eradicated in first phase.
- Operation is part of a national Vision Document on Narcotics Control.
In a major crackdown, the Narcotics Control Bureau and allied forces have eradicated approximately 458 acres of illicit cannabis cultivation in the Kalaktang subdivision of West Kameng district, Arunachal Pradesh. The first phase of this joint operation, conducted from October 26 to November 3, 2026, saw the destruction of over 1.37 lakh kilograms of cannabis plants. This extensive drive involved 118 personnel from various central and state agencies, including the Sashastra Seema Bal, Central Reserve Police Force, and Arunachal Pradesh Police. Ground surveys and satellite mapping were instrumental in locating hidden illegal plantations.
This operation is a key component of the Vision Document on Narcotics Control (2026-2029), emphasizing a coordinated, whole-of-government approach to identify and destroy drug cultivation hotspots. The total area of illicit cannabis destroyed in Arunachal Pradesh during 2026 has now significantly surpassed the entire previous year's figure. NCB has announced further joint operations targeting both cannabis and opium poppy cultivation in other identified high-risk areas across the state. These efforts mirror nationwide campaigns, including recent eradications in Himachal Pradesh and Odisha.
