Authorities described it as a miracle after Budhni Munda, missing from Nabagram, was found alive in a North Andaman forest after surviving five days without food.
The Wave Andaman investigation finds meth use spreading quietly in the islands, with informal networks, intermediaries, and weekend gatherings facilitating access, while authorities face challenges tracking a growing and structured supply chain targeting youth.
The Andaman Basin is gaining strategic importance as India, Indonesia and Thailand expand offshore exploration, with new gas discoveries and licensing rounds reshaping the region’s energy landscape.