Farmers in Rajasthan turn to drug trade as drought worsens economic struggles

Farmers in drought-stricken Rajasthan are increasingly turning to the illegal drug trade due to severe economic hardship. The state is becoming a hub for Mephedrone (MD) distribution, with connections to markets across India. Recent arrests of two drug peddlers at the Rajasthan-Madhya Pradesh border highlight this trend. They were allegedly supplying narcotics to a local gang, indicating a larger network possibly linked to international trafficking. The economic struggles are pushing many, including farmers, into drug trafficking. Despite owning land, they are resorting to illegal activities for survival, as connections to broader networks in central India are uncovered.