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Punjab's Struggle with Drug Trafficking UPSC NOTE

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  Drug Trafficking & National Security Punjab, due to its proximity to the heroin-producing region ( Golden Crescent: Pakistan, Afghani...

 Drug Trafficking & National Security

  • Punjab, due to its proximity to the heroin-producing region (Golden Crescent: Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran), faces major drug trafficking issues.

  • The state shares an International Border with Pakistan, which has been accused of using drug trafficking as part of a "proxy war" against India.

  • Pakistan has also been sending drugs to the Jammu region.

  • Drug smugglers are using drones to send narcotics across the border, shifting to smaller drones with lighter payloads to minimize losses.

  • In 2024, BSF seized 294 drones and recovered 283 kg of heroin, apprehending smugglers from both India and Pakistan.

Demand and Consumption

  • Punjab is not just a supply route but a major drug consumer

  • Over the past three years, 39,832 arrests have been made, and 2,710 kg of heroin was seized.

  • A 2022 study revealed that 15% (41 lakh people) of Punjab’s population is involved in drug use, with opioids being the most consumed.

  • Injection drug use is prevalent, contributing to a high rate of HIV cases. Drug overdoses caused 159 deaths in 2022–23.


Corruption and Challenges

  • Institutional corruption and a nexus between politicians, police, and drug traffickers make it difficult to combat the issue.

  • Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann had to transfer 10,000 police personnel due to their involvement with drug peddlers.

  • The police face challenges investigating modern drug smuggling methods and are focusing more on reducing supply than addressing rehabilitation and demand.


Need for Political Will & Long-Term Action

  • The issue requires strong political will, as current efforts are not sufficient.

  • A comprehensive strategy focusing on both legal measures and rehabilitation is needed to tackle the problem in the long term.

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