Punjab Security Meeting Addresses Rising Drone-Based Drug Smuggling and Heroin Seizures
An inter-state security meeting in Punjab addressed rising heroin smuggling and cross-border drone threats ahead of elections, involving police and intelligence agencies from neighboring states. Punjab accounted for 58% of India's heroin seizures last year, with traffickers using advanced methods like drones, cryptocurrencies, and darknet markets. The National Crime Bureau highlighted India's role as a drug transit hub despite reduced Afghan opium cultivation, noting syndicates' adaptation to maintain smuggling operations through stockpiles and diversified sources.
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We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (49/100). Lens Score 58/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (48–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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theprint broke this story on 12 Nov, 06:20 am. Other outlets followed.
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