The Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN) announced on 14 October 2026 that it destroyed 5,165 acres (2,070 hectares) of illicit cannabis cultivation in the Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh. This operation, named "Operation Parivartan," took place over one month and used drone technology and ground surveys to locate crops at altitudes up to 3,500 metres. The CBN also held a public dialogue with residents of Malana village to promote alternative crop development. The release does not say when the operation began, only that it lasted over one month.
Key points
- 5,165 acres (2,070 hectares) of illicit cannabis destroyed in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh
- Operation conducted at altitudes up to approximately 3,500 metres
- Used drone technology and ground surveys for identification
- Public dialogue held in Malana village to promote alternative crop development
When it applies
- Over one month destruction of illicit cannabis cultivation in Kullu district
Who it affects
- illicit cannabis cultivators
Refers to
- NDPS Policy 2012