Narco-Terrorism Linkages
Narco-terrorism denotes the convergence of drug trafficking networks and terror/insurgent groups, where proceeds from narcotics fund violence and sustain operations. India’s proximity to the Golden Crescent (Afghanistan-Pakistan-Iran) and Golden Triangle (Myanmar-Laos-Thailand) makes it vulnerable to such linkages.
Drug Trade and Insurgency Funding
- Primary Revenue Stream: Insurgent groups use drug production, transit fees, and protection rackets to generate funds (MHA assessments on LWE/NE).
- Cross-Border Trafficking Routes: Western corridor (Punjab/J&K) linked to Golden Crescent; Eastern Corridor (Manipur/Mizoram) linked to Golden Triangle.
- Case Indicators: Frequent heroin seizures along the western coast and Punjab border, and synthetic drug seizures in the Northeast, as flagged ....
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