Myanmar Drug Empire Big Problem For India, China Only Worsening Situation; What’s Modi Govt Doing?

In the latest episode of HT In-Depth, Sreeparna Banerjee, Associate Research Fellow at the Observer Research Foundation (ORF), delves into the escalating drug problem in Myanmar, which has now become the world's 2nd-largest producer of opium, after Afghanistan. The episode highlights the alarming rise in opium production, which has surged by 36% this year to an estimated 1,080 tonnes, driven by the ongoing civil war and economic turmoil that have pushed many farmers towards this lucrative but illegal crop. With the country ruled by military and shadow of China, how is India handling the sensitive situation on its northeastern border? Watch the video for more.