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Massive Cannabis Plantation Busted in Keralam's Palakkad Forest, 7,300 Plants Destroyed
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News18•25-09-2026, 11:45
Massive Cannabis Plantation Busted in Keralam's Palakkad Forest, 7,300 Plants Destroyed
- •Police destroyed approximately 7,300 cannabis plants in a remote forest area of Attappady, Palakkad, Keralam.
- •The plants were discovered in a difficult-to-access region between Ponnakkal Mala and Ankanyan Chola in Pudur panchayat.
- •A joint search by DANSAF and local police, acting on a tip-off, led to the discovery after a challenging trek.
- •Cultivators had implemented a sophisticated drip irrigation system using water from forest streams.
- •Pudur police have registered two cases and initiated an investigation to identify those responsible for the cultivation.
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Police destroyed around 7,300 cannabis plants found growing in a remote forest area in Attappady, Palakkad.
The joint search was conducted by the District Anti-Narcotics Special Action Force (DANSAF) and a police team led by Agali Sub-Inspector Harshad.
The cannabis plants were completely destroyed by setting them on fire directly at the spot.
