The Forest Minister, Mr. K. Sudhakarn, has said a Rapid Action Force (RAF) will be set up soon in the State to eradicate ganja cultivation , which is widespread in the Attappady, Nilambur and Idukki forests. He told The Hindu that the RAF, to be equipped with the latest arms and training, would help stop felling of trees, encroachment of forests and other such offenses. As a first step, 300 personnel would be trained in the Police Training Centre.