It is also important to note Amit Shah's statement in Parliament that the fight against drugs cannot be won by the central government alone; society and the states must also play their part. It is indeed true that the campaign against drugs should start from the threshold of our homes
It is often said that Punjab is spiralling towards destruction due to drug addiction. However, Goa, Mizoram, Meghalaya, and Manipur are also significantly affected. Many believe that the root of Manipur's problems lies in the drug trade. For several decades, drug mafias and their networks have maintained a "Golden Triangle" for drug trafficking between Manipur and Myanmar. However, since Union Home Minister Amit Shah declared his intention to transform this "Golden Triangle" into a "Death Triangle," the operations of drug mafias have been disrupted, leading to the loss of lives of many agents. As these drug traffickers previously received political protection from the north-eastern states, they operated discreetly.
However, since Narendra Modi became the Prime Minister in 2014 and Amit Shah implemented a zero-tolerance policy against drug dealers, these same drug mafias are now working to fuel insurgency.
Organized crime syndicates are most prominent in the drug trade. While there are no precise figures on the size of the drug syndicate business, every country is aware that this illegal trade is the largest globally, affecting every nation and fought against by many.
According to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, drugs worth ₹16,914 crore were seized in India in 2024 alone. Some countries are even promoting this trade, possibly due to the absence of a proper system, effectively being controlled by criminals. There are five major countries in the world where the drug trade is most prevalent: Iran, followed by Afghanistan, Russia, the United States, and the United Kingdom.
India is among the few countries that have always been targeted by drug syndicates. With the world's largest population and borders shared with China, Bhutan, Nepal, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Myanmar, India has become a major and relatively easy market for drug dealers. Additionally, Pakistan has used drug shipments as a weapon in its proxy war against India. A report from the Home Ministry is alarming: in December 2024, it was reported that Pakistan's intelligence agency, ISI, is not only sending drug shipments into India but also infiltrating drug addicts to deliver specific messages to their handlers imprisoned in Indian jails. Today, several states in India are among those where drugs are most frequently sold and used.
Many countries worldwide, including India, are troubled by drug mafias. The United States has the highest number of drug addicts. However, India has taken the problem of drug addiction seriously and is addressing the issue with the seriousness and Modi’s government has launched a campaign for a drug-free India, similar to the efforts to make India free from Naxalism. The drug trade is not only causing economic harm but also destroying generations. People addicted to drugs are also damaging the social fabric. Drug addicts are often involved in assault, theft, robbery, and even murder.
The central government is dealing with the issue of drug addiction with great sensitivity. The seriousness of the Modi government is evident from the fact that it is running over 340 de-addiction centers across the country with its own resources. It is not only working to prevent the entry of drug shipments by engaging in strategic partnerships with state governments but also running de-addiction campaigns on humanitarian grounds for the affected.
In addition to the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Ministry of Human Resource Development, the Ministry of Finance, and the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, as well as the states, are participating in this effort. The entire chain, from the bottom to the top, is being investigated, even if only a small packet of narcotics is recovered.
Since the drug trade is an organized crime, it can only be combated through joint efforts. Coordination between the central and state governments and a strong will to eliminate this evil are essential. It is positive that Union Home Minister Amit Shah is very serious about this issue. Recently, Amit Shah informed the country through Parliament that his ministry has established a four-level Narco Coordination Centre mechanism with the states to improve coordination between central and state agencies working against organized criminals. A dedicated web portal, NCORD, has been launched to ensure that all agencies work in the same direction and exchange information in real-time. Similarly, a dedicated Anti-Narcotics Task Force has also been formed. Paramilitary forces like the BSF and Assam Rifles have been authorized under the NDPS Act to conduct search and seizure operations against drug syndicates. The Narcotics Control Bureau itself is conducting anti-narcotics operations in collaboration with the Navy, Coast Guard, and other security agencies.
We have achieved significant successes in recent years. From 2014 to 2024, one crore kilograms of drugs have been seized, with an estimated value of ₹1.5 lakh crore. Under Amit Shah's tenure, over 6 lakh 56 thousand drug cases have been registered. This is significantly higher than before 2014. However, the truth is that the drug trade has not stopped and continues to reach people discreetly. It is also important to note Amit Shah's statement in Parliament that the fight against drugs cannot be won by the central government alone; society and the states must also play their part. It is indeed true that the campaign against drugs should start from the threshold of our homes.
Email:--------------- vivekshukladelhi@gmail.com
It is also important to note Amit Shah's statement in Parliament that the fight against drugs cannot be won by the central government alone; society and the states must also play their part. It is indeed true that the campaign against drugs should start from the threshold of our homes
It is often said that Punjab is spiralling towards destruction due to drug addiction. However, Goa, Mizoram, Meghalaya, and Manipur are also significantly affected. Many believe that the root of Manipur's problems lies in the drug trade. For several decades, drug mafias and their networks have maintained a "Golden Triangle" for drug trafficking between Manipur and Myanmar. However, since Union Home Minister Amit Shah declared his intention to transform this "Golden Triangle" into a "Death Triangle," the operations of drug mafias have been disrupted, leading to the loss of lives of many agents. As these drug traffickers previously received political protection from the north-eastern states, they operated discreetly.
However, since Narendra Modi became the Prime Minister in 2014 and Amit Shah implemented a zero-tolerance policy against drug dealers, these same drug mafias are now working to fuel insurgency.
Organized crime syndicates are most prominent in the drug trade. While there are no precise figures on the size of the drug syndicate business, every country is aware that this illegal trade is the largest globally, affecting every nation and fought against by many.
According to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, drugs worth ₹16,914 crore were seized in India in 2024 alone. Some countries are even promoting this trade, possibly due to the absence of a proper system, effectively being controlled by criminals. There are five major countries in the world where the drug trade is most prevalent: Iran, followed by Afghanistan, Russia, the United States, and the United Kingdom.
India is among the few countries that have always been targeted by drug syndicates. With the world's largest population and borders shared with China, Bhutan, Nepal, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Myanmar, India has become a major and relatively easy market for drug dealers. Additionally, Pakistan has used drug shipments as a weapon in its proxy war against India. A report from the Home Ministry is alarming: in December 2024, it was reported that Pakistan's intelligence agency, ISI, is not only sending drug shipments into India but also infiltrating drug addicts to deliver specific messages to their handlers imprisoned in Indian jails. Today, several states in India are among those where drugs are most frequently sold and used.
Many countries worldwide, including India, are troubled by drug mafias. The United States has the highest number of drug addicts. However, India has taken the problem of drug addiction seriously and is addressing the issue with the seriousness and Modi’s government has launched a campaign for a drug-free India, similar to the efforts to make India free from Naxalism. The drug trade is not only causing economic harm but also destroying generations. People addicted to drugs are also damaging the social fabric. Drug addicts are often involved in assault, theft, robbery, and even murder.
The central government is dealing with the issue of drug addiction with great sensitivity. The seriousness of the Modi government is evident from the fact that it is running over 340 de-addiction centers across the country with its own resources. It is not only working to prevent the entry of drug shipments by engaging in strategic partnerships with state governments but also running de-addiction campaigns on humanitarian grounds for the affected.
In addition to the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Ministry of Human Resource Development, the Ministry of Finance, and the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, as well as the states, are participating in this effort. The entire chain, from the bottom to the top, is being investigated, even if only a small packet of narcotics is recovered.
Since the drug trade is an organized crime, it can only be combated through joint efforts. Coordination between the central and state governments and a strong will to eliminate this evil are essential. It is positive that Union Home Minister Amit Shah is very serious about this issue. Recently, Amit Shah informed the country through Parliament that his ministry has established a four-level Narco Coordination Centre mechanism with the states to improve coordination between central and state agencies working against organized criminals. A dedicated web portal, NCORD, has been launched to ensure that all agencies work in the same direction and exchange information in real-time. Similarly, a dedicated Anti-Narcotics Task Force has also been formed. Paramilitary forces like the BSF and Assam Rifles have been authorized under the NDPS Act to conduct search and seizure operations against drug syndicates. The Narcotics Control Bureau itself is conducting anti-narcotics operations in collaboration with the Navy, Coast Guard, and other security agencies.
We have achieved significant successes in recent years. From 2014 to 2024, one crore kilograms of drugs have been seized, with an estimated value of ₹1.5 lakh crore. Under Amit Shah's tenure, over 6 lakh 56 thousand drug cases have been registered. This is significantly higher than before 2014. However, the truth is that the drug trade has not stopped and continues to reach people discreetly. It is also important to note Amit Shah's statement in Parliament that the fight against drugs cannot be won by the central government alone; society and the states must also play their part. It is indeed true that the campaign against drugs should start from the threshold of our homes.
Email:--------------- vivekshukladelhi@gmail.com
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