Menace of Party Drugs in India - Inputs Sought
Drugs have been a subject of conversation of television debates off late. Use of party drugs seems to be prevalent amongst members of the Bollywood industry. In 2019, children in Hyderabad were reported to be buying party drug MDMA and LSD on whatsapp. In some cases, young girls were reported sharing pictures in exchange for drugs.
Last year, you had helped identify key issues and root causes in regards to the menace of drugs in India. Kindly review and help us identify very specific solutions that can be implemented to address them. We look forward to your inputs and will be sharing the final whitepaper with key stakeholders who can take actions on this front.
We look forward to your inputs!
Indian Police Foundation
Menace of Drugs - Root Causes
1.The drug sellers have a nexus with the state police officers
2.Police knows about the presence of many drug rings but they just overlook their existence
3.Drug laws are not strictly implemented in India
4.Smugglers are able to find loop holes in border security to smuggle drugs
5.There is a policy about showing smoking in movies but nothing about drugs
6. Younger generation thinks using party drugs is a sign of being hip and modern
7.Drugs cost a lot of money and once a person gets used to it, they will even commit a crime to get money to buy them
8.The drug trade is also evolving and newer variants keep entering the markets
9.There is no authority to keep a watch on poppy and cannabis cultivation on remote hilly areas
10.Students are susceptible and fall prey to peer pressure
11.Laws against drug trafficking, selling, buying and using are not strictly implemented
12.There is a lack of serious punishments such as confiscation of drug dealers/agents assets, capital punishment for having drugs etc.
13.There is no serious crack down on police and security personnel actively helping and benefiting from drug smuggling activities
14.Production of poppy or other drugs is highly profitable business
15.Unfortunately some political leaders take part in these businesses for amassing wealth for electioneering and control of power
16.Drugs are moved easily across international borders due to corruption and involvement of high level leaders and politicians
17.Police intelligence is either weak and is unable collect information to check this trade
18.Citizens are not roped in to report unusual activity about drug consumption or sale because no one really cares.
Issues identified by Citizens on menace of Drugs
1.Drugs are easily available everywhere in India
2.Drugs are smuggled into India from across the border
3.Usage of drugs is glorified in movies
4.Drugs are sold among the students just in front of colleges & universities
5.Youth as young as in early college are getting addicted to drugs
6.Addiction of drugs leads to many crimes
7.Police does not take action on traffickers even after repeated reports
8.There is a marked shift from natural drugs to synthetic drugs
9.Designer drugs are very popular in the high class party circuits
10.Poppy and cannabis are openly cultivated in the hills
11.Students easily fall prey to drug traffickers. more
Last year, you had helped identify key issues and root causes in regards to the menace of drugs in India. Kindly review and help us identify very specific solutions that can be implemented to address them. We look forward to your inputs and will be sharing the final whitepaper with key stakeholders who can take actions on this front.
We look forward to your inputs!
Indian Police Foundation
Menace of Drugs - Root Causes
1.The drug sellers have a nexus with the state police officers
2.Police knows about the presence of many drug rings but they just overlook their existence
3.Drug laws are not strictly implemented in India
4.Smugglers are able to find loop holes in border security to smuggle drugs
5.There is a policy about showing smoking in movies but nothing about drugs
6. Younger generation thinks using party drugs is a sign of being hip and modern
7.Drugs cost a lot of money and once a person gets used to it, they will even commit a crime to get money to buy them
8.The drug trade is also evolving and newer variants keep entering the markets
9.There is no authority to keep a watch on poppy and cannabis cultivation on remote hilly areas
10.Students are susceptible and fall prey to peer pressure
11.Laws against drug trafficking, selling, buying and using are not strictly implemented
12.There is a lack of serious punishments such as confiscation of drug dealers/agents assets, capital punishment for having drugs etc.
13.There is no serious crack down on police and security personnel actively helping and benefiting from drug smuggling activities
14.Production of poppy or other drugs is highly profitable business
15.Unfortunately some political leaders take part in these businesses for amassing wealth for electioneering and control of power
16.Drugs are moved easily across international borders due to corruption and involvement of high level leaders and politicians
17.Police intelligence is either weak and is unable collect information to check this trade
18.Citizens are not roped in to report unusual activity about drug consumption or sale because no one really cares.
Issues identified by Citizens on menace of Drugs
1.Drugs are easily available everywhere in India
2.Drugs are smuggled into India from across the border
3.Usage of drugs is glorified in movies
4.Drugs are sold among the students just in front of colleges & universities
5.Youth as young as in early college are getting addicted to drugs
6.Addiction of drugs leads to many crimes
7.Police does not take action on traffickers even after repeated reports
8.There is a marked shift from natural drugs to synthetic drugs
9.Designer drugs are very popular in the high class party circuits
10.Poppy and cannabis are openly cultivated in the hills
11.Students easily fall prey to drug traffickers. more
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The country is being run on centuries old laws of British era. There is need to amend all the laws including anti corruption ones to provide quick within 3 months) and harsh punishment. Any police/BSF/Advocate/ judge/Health Deptt. official found helping the drug traders be awarded the same punishment. Due to non-accountability and corruption, total mess has ben created in the system of governance which need purzing at a massive scale. more
Sep 13
This menace is in existence for decades only we turned a blind eye Once it was meant in elite parties but today it has become a fashion in any party otherwise it is considered out of fashion and too rustic This menace need to be curbed legally with stringent punishment India has no strength nor intentions to keep it's youngsters from such parties when it cannot control it's public servants and politicians Dr. S. Sanyal retired Professor from NICFS MHA New Delhi jio On Sun, Sep 6, 2020, 08:40 Indian Police Foundation < support@localcirclesmail.com> wrote: > more
Sep 09
WE ARE ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE INCREASE OF DRUG ADICTION IN THE SOCIETY.. WE SHOULD INVOLVE TO CURB THE PROBLEM IN DIFFERENT WAYS TO SUPPORT SECURITY AGENCIES OF THE COUNTRY more
Sep 08
Licence use of drugs is required as it relieves patients of pain and suffering. Rich people taking drugs with responsibility are ok.But my concerns is with those who are addicted and have gone poor. more
Sep 08
Only Death Sentence will serve the purpose of effective curb on Drug menace. more
Sep 08
