Drug abuse a growing national crisis: Nepal Police
He remarked that drug abuse is no longer an isolated issue but a shared national problem deeply affecting society.
KATHMANDU: The issue of drug abuse has emerged as a major national crisis, Nepal Police has stated, calling for urgent and coordinated efforts to address the growing menace.
Speaking at a press conference on Friday, Nepal Police Spokesperson Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Ramesh Thapa highlighted the escalating severity of drug addiction across the country.
He remarked that drug abuse is no longer an isolated issue but a shared national problem deeply affecting society.
“The entire community is grappling with the impact of drug abuse. Youths are falling prey to addiction, leading to the ruin of their future. It is disheartening to see potential nation-builders become victims of this menace,” SSP Thapa said.
He urged all sectors of society to actively run awareness campaigns and intervention programs against drug abuse. “Only a unified approach can bring real change,” he emphasized.
In addition to the drug crisis, SSP Thapa pointed out critical resource shortages within the police force.
He stated that Nepal Police currently requires an additional 18,000 personnel to meet operational demands.
Furthermore, 791 police units across the country still lack their own office buildings, he added.
Thapa also noted that the police conduct 426 vehicle patrols every 24 hours, with security checks at 609 locations and 1,168 mobile checkpoints nationwide.
He concluded with a call for stronger institutional support to empower Nepal Police in its mission to combat both crime and social issues like drug abuse.
