Arunachal Pradesh Destroys 458 Acres of Illegal Cannabis Cultivation in Major Crackdown

New Delhi, November 06, 2026 In a significant push against illegal drug cultivation, authorities in Arunachal Pradesh have carried out a large-scale eradication operation in West Kameng district, targeting illicit cannabis plantations. The coordinated action highlights the administration's efforts to curb the cultivation of prohibited substances and prevent their spread across the region. A joint team comprising multiple agencies conducted the operation in the Kalaktang subdivision, clearing approximately 458 acres of land used for illegal cannabis farming. The drive marked the first phase of an intensive eradication campaign that took place between October 26 and November 3, 2026. During the operation, officials destroyed more than 1.37 lakh kilograms of cannabis plants, most of which had been cultivated on community land. The extensive crackdown marks a major step in the ongoing efforts to eliminate illegal cannabis cultivation in the district.