Police Destroy 28.5 Acres of Illegal Poppy Cultivation in Saraikela
Multiple Teams Conduct Anti-Narcotics Drive Across District’s Villages
Key Points:
- Joint operation destroys opium crops in four police station areas
- Largest raid finds 12 acres of illegal cultivation in Turu village
- SSB and local administration support district-wide crackdown
SARAIKELA – Police teams destroyed illegal poppy cultivation across 28.5 acres during Saturday’s anti-narcotics drive.
The operation covered multiple locations. SDPO Chandil led the largest raid in Turu village.
Meanwhile, SSB Matkamdih company joined operations. They supported local police teams.
Operation Details
Officers destroyed 12 acres in Turu. The Chouka police station team led this operation.
Moreover, Dalbhanga outpost cleared 4.5 acres. They targeted illegal farms in Champad village.
Additionally, teams destroyed 5 acres in Chaitanpur. This area falls under Amda outpost jurisdiction.
Joint Enforcement
Circle Officers participated actively. They supported police teams across locations.
Furthermore, Kharsawan police handled local operations. Ichagadh teams cleared 7 acres in Matkamdih.
The drive followed SP’s special directives. Multiple agencies ensured successful implementation.
Administrative Coordination
Local administration officers joined raids. They documented destroyed cultivation areas.
Besides, police station chiefs supervised operations. They ensured complete destruction of illegal crops.
Teams maintained detailed records. These help prevent future illegal cultivation attempts.

