Indo-Nepal Border Emerges as Hotspot for Drug Smuggling

Sagar Suraj

MOTIHARI: The Indo-Nepal border in Bihar's East Champaran district has become a hotspot for drug smuggling, with law enforcement agencies regularly seizing contrabands and arresting smugglers. Despite these efforts, the problem persists, with West Champaran, East Champaran, and Sitamarhi being the primary entry points for drugs.

 In just three weeks, the district police have recovered significant quantities of Charas, Ganja, smack, and Brown Sugar, and arrested many carriers and smugglers. However, the prohibition law in Bihar has inadvertently led to an increase in other intoxicants, with opposition parties criticizing its failure. Drugs dealers have adapted to the increased police scrutiny by employing women and children as couriers, making law enforcement jobs even more challenging.

 A data made available by district police headquarter suggested that in the last three weeks only, district police have recovered huge quantities of Charas,Ganja, smack and Brown Sugar. The press notes reads16 Kg Ganja, 25.629 kg Charas, Smack 200 gm and 216 gram brown Sugar was recovered from various locations of border.

 East Champaran’s Superintendent of Police (SP) Swarn Prabhat has taken a strong stance against drug smugglers, arresting syndicate members and strengthening intelligence in border villages. He emphasizes the need for parents to be vigilant and keep an eye on their children, as drug dealers are now using women and children as couriers.

Challenges in Combating Drug Addiction:

 - Lack of De-addiction Centers: The district has no dedicated centers for treating addiction, leaving many victims, some as young as 14, without support.

 - Adaptation by Drug Dealers: Smugglers are using women and children as couriers, making law enforcement more challenging.

 - Thriving Drug Market in Slums: The illicit trade flourishes unnoticed in slum areas.

 A Multi-Pronged Approach is Necessary:

 - Intelligence Gathering: Strengthening intelligence in border villages to anticipate and prevent smuggling.

- Community Involvement: Parents and community members must be vigilant and report suspicious activities.

 - Rehabilitation Services: Establishing de-addiction centers to support victims of addiction.

Only through a comprehensive strategy can Bihar hope to curb the growing menace of drug addiction.

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