New Delhi, Dec 4, 2025

There have been several drug busts in Punjab by both the local police and central agencies in recent months, in the wake of Intelligence agencies flagging concerns about the rise in narcotic-related operations, specifically with the intention of funding terror activities and, in particular, the Khalistan movement.

Officials say that drug cartels that are set up just to raise funds for the Khalistan movement are operating on a global scale.

An Intelligence Bureau official said that while the drugs that are coming into India are meant to raise funds for the Khalistan movement in Punjab, there are similar cartels that are being operated mainly by Punjabi-Canadians.

Following the crackdown in India, which led to the end of the Khalistan movement, many moved abroad.

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