Punjab's Drone Smuggling Crisis: Drugs, Weapons & Youth Drawn Into Cross-Border Crime
Punjab is witnessing a sharp rise in cross-border drone smuggling, with security agencies reporting increasing recoveries of drones carrying heroin, sophisticated weapons and ammunition allegedly
Punjab is witnessing a sharp rise in cross-border drone smuggling, with security agencies reporting increasing recoveries of drones carrying heroin, sophisticated weapons and ammunition allegedly sent from across the Pakistan border.
Officials say smugglers are now using advanced satellite-enabled and long-range drones to penetrate deeper into Indian territory, while investigations have exposed links between narco-smuggling, organised crime and terror networks.
Security forces have stepped up anti-drone operations, surveillance and border enforcement as concerns grow over the impact of the drug trade on Punjab's youth and internal security. Recent operations have led to major seizures of narcotics, firearms and drones, highlighting the evolving nature of the cross-border threat.
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