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Crime
India Grapples with Persistent Arms Smuggling
✍️ Countercurrents
🗓 15 Nov 2026, 05:26 AM
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India faces a growing problem with illegal arms smuggling, posing a significant threat to national security.
The issue of arms smuggling in India is a persistent concern for authorities. The illegal flow of weapons into the country undermines law enforcement efforts and poses a serious risk to public safety. While the exact scale of the problem is difficult to quantify, reports and investigations indicate a complex network involved in smuggling arms across borders. This illicit trade often involves organized criminal groups and can have devastating consequences for communities.