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Question: In context of challenges faced by India due to terrorism, it is important to identify and address terror-organized crime nexus and it's financing through drug trafficking. Discuss.

Useful ? Let’s help each other by sharing! India geo-political location makes it more vulnerable to terrorism . On its Northwest Pakistan & North East Myanmar pose great s ecurity challenge to India.  The cross border terrorism by Pakistan, frequent shelling & cease fire violation to give give cover to terrorists, infiltration disrupt the lives living along the international border.  As a result of this:  huge collateral damage deaths to soldiers & civilians  Death of  innocents loss of Economic activities youth are getting radicalised The terrorism might attract the youth and recruit them and use them against India itself. One of the reason for increased terrorism on India’s border is its proximity to Golden Crescent and Golden Triangle . Afghanistan is world's most illegally producer of opium. These drugs are trafficked through Pakistan to India.  The money earned is utilized for terror financing. Same is the case with respect to Golden T...