Ronik Sharma
These days, the smuggling and distribution of illegal narcotics, including banned drugs, are on the rise. With the active complicity of Pakistan, the Pakistani agency ISI, and their terrorist outfits, who are involved in sponsoring the terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir and other parts of the country, drug cartels operating as independent drug traffickers, having the most powerful drug trafficking groups, and acting as sleeper cells of narco-terrorism have not only bolstered their illicit drug trade in Jammu and Kashmir as well as other parts of the country but have also developed a very strong narco-terrorism network in Jammu and Kashmir and the rest of India. Illegal smuggling of narcotic drugs (narco-terrorism) has not only increased their profits but also taken control of and increased the narco-terrorism network. The security forces and agencies must undertake numerous significant initiatives to combat the menace of narco-terrorism that is smuggled through the Pakistani areas, including the areas that are under the illegal occupation of Pakistan into Indian territories connecting Pakistan, in order to combat narco-terrorism both within Jammu and Kashmir and in other parts of the country.
The police and other security agencies, including the border security force, must design a better security grid, especially for controlling narco-terrorism, and improve the existing one that will not only halt the ongoing smuggling of drugs but also handle internal security issues and the smuggling of weapons and illegal drugs from the Pakistani side of the border. In addition to this, the government of India, the police, and the civil administration of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir must implement a strong zero-tolerance policy towards drug abusers and drug traffickers and also begin the auctioning and demolition process for their properties, seize their bank accounts, slap the public safety act, book them in anti-national activities, treat them as terrorists and their overground workers, and also seize all their other movable as well as immovable properties if they are found to have been involved in the smuggling and distribution of illicit drugs in Jammu and Kashmir as well as in other parts of the country. Presently, due to the increasing numbers of illicit drug abusers, our society is not only going through very serious problems but also facing a very crucial stage as a result of the escalating threat posed by these illicit narcotic drug traffickers. These days, news stories about people who have been caught participating in this illegal narcotics trade, whether they are drug users or traffickers, are common in print, social media, and electronic media.
It is also not that the police and security agencies have not identified some individuals involved in drug distribution and trafficking; however, despite these individuals being known to the police and security agencies, to date, no meaningful action has been taken against them, and the remaining narcotic drug traffickers remain at large. They should receive the most severe punishment. Because of how drastically different reality is and how rapidly things are deteriorating, it is easy to comprehend how this unlawful narco-terrorism is silently harming an individual, a family, and our society. Any family member who engages in unlawful drug activity, regardless of age, disturbs the entire family as well as the rest of society, which constitutes a threat to the next generation. The widespread use of illicit drugs, which is pervasive in our society and endangers both present and future generations as well as other members of society, won’t be addressed until and unless responsible members of civil society, non governmental organisations, including public representatives, step forward and fight against it. The increase in the distribution and smuggling of illegal narcotic substances within the country raises security concerns. The security agencies, as well as other paramilitary forces, are called into question as a result of the rise in the distribution and smuggling of illegal drugs. If borders are completely secured with all contemporary security measures, how are these illegal narcotic drugs transported into the country from outside the country and disseminated among youth by narco traffickers inside the country? Everyone is aware of How can narcotic drug traffickers get these drugs into young people’s hands so they can disseminate them among other people after first targeting a certain person, his buddies from school, and his companions formally as a well-planned network.
If there isn’t money available, anyone who starts using drugs won’t be able to buy them. Following thefts, they’ll make arrangements for money. Due to this present scenario, cases of theft are increasing day by day. Before things take different turns, it is appropriate for both the central government and the state governments to handle this issue very seriously. Anyone involved in illicit trafficking of narcotic drugs should be perceived as a terrorist or an underground worker of a narco-terrorism network, and very strict controlling measures ought to be enforced in this regard. Since the safety and security of an individual, their family, and society as a whole are at stake from illicit drug trafficking as a whole, whoever is involved in this illicit narco-terrorism should be dealt with harshly and without mercy. It is also imperative for the opening of drug de-addiction (DDC) facilities for detoxification and de-addiction on a local level, particularly at district administrative centres, with a full team of medical professionals, including psychologists, or other specialists like ayurvedic practitioners and yoga instructors, etc. And it would definitely provide a natural way of helping to balance the mind and body that are impacted by drug abuse. Presently, rural areas serve as transit hubs for illicit drugs, and as a result, the number of drug users there is gradually rising.
As a result, rural youth consumption of illicit drugs is also rising. To prevent the nation’s entertainment industry from glorifying drugs, there should be a comprehensive ban on their use in addition to a tight legal framework. Further reforms are needed in national drug control strategies, policies, laws, and other important matters, such as the inclusion of all the stakeholders in this matter. It is very important for the country to come up with broad-based legislation and policies related to the use of narcotic drugs and psychoactive substances. The government of India and the state governments, as well as the administration of the Union territories, must promote intergroup collaboration, increase public awareness, and educate people about the negative effects of drug misuse on the individual, the family, and society at large. In order to combat illegal drug trafficking and strengthen monitoring systems, the Narcotic Control Bureau (NCB) and Anti-Narcotic Task Force (ANTF) should be strengthened at the district level with full staffing, surveillance equipment, and regular patrolling. The government of India as well as state governments and Union Territory administrations should come out with a solid plan to handle narcotic drug addiction in order to prevent it from flourishing because narco-terrorism prevention, addiction treatment and rehabilitation, and overall aftercare for addicts are all becoming more difficult day by day.
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