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13 July 2026

Assam anti-drugs campaign

The campaign serves as a practical example of state-level interventions in internal security and drug enforcement, providing useful context for broader questions on narcotics control and border security.

1 min read Day 2 of 2 2 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • Assam government has launched a state-level campaign to destroy seized illicit drugs.
  • Drugs destroyed include heroin, cannabis, methamphetamine, and illegal cough syrups.
  • Total value of drugs seized by Assam police and agencies over the last five years is ₹3,227 crore.
  • Current disposal drive involves destroying seized drugs worth ₹472.51 crore across nine districts.
  • Strategy emphasizes inter-state coordination to disrupt drug trafficking networks.
  • Focus areas include tracking illicit movement of substances, identifying history-sheeters, and strengthening border security to intercept traffickers.

Part of a longer story

This is day 2 of 2 in Assam anti-narcotics operations and policy, which has been running since 27 June 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the challenges posed by drug trafficking to internal security in Northeast India and evaluate the efficacy of inter-state coordination in curbing this menace. 150 words
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  2. The rise in drug trafficking in border states poses a significant threat to the socio-economic stability of the region. Analyze the role of state-level enforcement agencies and the necessity of a unified national approach in combating the illicit drug trade. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following substances were specifically mentioned as part of the recent drug disposal campaign in Assam?

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