‘Nothing Golden About It’: Amit Shah Flags Drug Smuggling Threat At Bimstec Meet

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has called for a coordinated regional approach to combat drug smuggling, urging BIMSTEC member countries to strengthen cooperation against narcotics trafficking, organised crime and terrorism. Addressing the first BIMSTEC home ministers’ meeting in New Delhi, Shah warned that drug trafficking proceeds are used to finance criminal networks and terrorist activities. He said smugglers are increasingly using encrypted communication, social media, drones, cryptocurrency and the dark web. Referring to the Golden Triangle, which covers Myanmar, Laos and Thailand, Shah called it a “death triangle”, citing its impact on young people and society. He also stressed cooperation against human trafficking, including victim rescue, rehabilitation and safe repatriation, alongside information sharing and joint enforcement efforts.