Express Investigation | शराबबंदी के आंकड़ों के पीछे ड्रग्स का जाल | Samrat Choudhary | Kota

Описание: Bihar's decade-long prohibition on alcohol has not stopped substance abuse. Instead, an expanding network of illegal drugs, including cannabis, heroin, synthetic drugs, addictive pills and a locally known substance called 'Kota', is creating a serious challenge. An Indian Express investigation examines how drugs are entering Bihar through Nepal and the Northeast, how migrant workers brought exposure to new substances during the COVID-19 lockdown, and how couriers, local distributors and informal supply chains are spreading them across the state. The investigation also uncovers alarming seizure figures: more than 9 lakh addictive pills were seized in the first five months of 2026, compared with around 30,000 in 2022. Drug use among minors, rising heroin seizures and limited rehabilitation facilities add to the crisis. Why is Bihar's drug problem growing despite prohibition, and are the police and government equipped to tackle this expanding network?

Produced by: Indian Express Hindi
Edited by: Alok Sahu