Drug Abuse and Trafficking a Growing Problem in Nepal

Kathmandu. Drug abuse and trafficking have emerged as a complex problem in Nepal. The latest survey shows that the number of drug users in the country is increasing, with individuals aged 19 to 45 being particularly affected.

Speaking at a meeting of the State Affairs and Good Governance Committee held at Singha Durbar on Thursday morning, Inspector General of Police Dan Bahadur Karki stated that the pressure of prisoners related to drug cases in jails is high and that the problem has spread from the Terai to the Himalayas.