The raid, led by SI Ratan Rabi Das, uncovered and destroyed a whopping 2 lakh 65 thousand ganja plants.

Deep forest areas in Hetalia, Oangchera, and Kamalakanta Para were targeted, following secret intelligence. Police are now scouring the region for more illicit marijuana crops.

The cop stressed upon future efforts to curb narcotics trafficking in the ares.

The state's economy, primarily driven by agriculture, fisheries, and tea gardens, are now dismantled by such illegal cultivations.