Topic: Linkages of organized crime with terrorism
Q6. The nexus between narcotics trafficking and organised crime poses a silent threat to national security. Analyse this statement and suggest multi-agency measures to disrupt such networks. (15 M)
Difficulty Level: Medium
Reference: TH
Why the question:
The growing narco-terror nexus in India that threatens internal security and governance. It tests understanding of the linkages between organised crime, terrorism, and financial systems.Key Demand of the question:
The answer must first analyse how narcotics trafficking and organised crime are interconnected and how this nexus undermines India’s national security, economy, and governance.Structure of the Answer:
Introduction:
Give a concise overview of the narco-crime nexus as a hybrid security threat. Use a brief data or institutional reference (e.g., UNODC, FATF, or MHA report).Body:
- Nature of the nexus: Explain how drug trafficking intersects with organised crime—terror financing, money laundering, arms trade, and corruption.
- National security implications: Briefly mention its effects on internal stability, governance, economy, and public health.
- Multi-agency measures: Suggest inter-agency intelligence sharing (NCB–ED–DRI–BSF), financial intelligence integration (FIU, PMLA), judicial reforms, border surveillance, and community rehabilitation under NAPDDR.
Conclusion:
End with a forward-looking statement—stress the need for intelligence-led coordination and societal resilience for sustainable disruption of narco-crime networks.
