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CBN Dismantles Large Illicit Cannabis Cultivation in Himachal Pradesh to Support Nasha Mukt Bharat Vision

The Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN) has dismantled 5,165 acres of illicit cannabis cultivation in Himachal Pradesh as part of "Operation Parivartan." This operation, conducted over a month in Kullu district, utilized ground surveys and drone technology, with assistance from the Forest and Police Departments. CBN teams navigated challenging Himalayan terrain to destroy cannabis plants at altitudes up to 3,500 meters. Following the operation, CBN officers engaged with the local community in Malana village to discuss alternative development strategies, aligning with their mandate under the NDPS Policy 2012.

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