He expressed concern that, in the absence of prompt assistance, the victims would join the smugglers who were using drones to bring heroin into India through Kasur, which is close to the Line of Control.
Source: WION
The Sharif administration is doing little to nothing to prevent the traffickers, as evidenced by the PM’s adviser’s admission that drone-based narcotics trafficking is occurring right under its nose. Despite overwhelming evidence, Pakistan has always denied any involvement in supporting cross-border terrorism of any kind. Drones have become an efficient way to transport narcotics and weapons into Indian territory in recent years, notably the border state of Punjab.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann urged Home Minister Amit Shah to make the registration of drones mandatory during last week’s conference on drug trafficking and national security, pointing out that unmanned aerial vehicles were increasingly being used for cross-border smuggling of weapons and heroin. In response, Shah had stated that a new drone policy with several limitations will soon be released.
Source: CNN- News 18
To combat the threat posed by drones, a strong, secure strategy is essential. Khan’s admission has also presented India with a fantastic chance to corner Pakistan on this crucial matter. The Union Government, which is leading the country’s battle on drugs, should use every possible measure to expose the neighbouring countries on international stages for its involvement in encouraging narcoterrorism.
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