Home Minister Sudhan Gurung Vows Aggressive Policy to Disrupt Drug Supply Chains

Kathmandu. Home Minister Sudhan Gurung has stated that an aggressive policy will be adopted to control the illegal trafficking and addiction of drugs, not just limited to formal programs, but by breaking the entire supply chain of drugs.  

Issuing a message on the occasion of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (June 26), he directed the police administration to be active in eradicating the problem of drugs from its roots.

The message states, 'To save from the addiction of drugs used for momentary entertainment, it is necessary to break its 'supply chain'. For this, the police administration has been directed to be active in controlling it by reaching the roots.'

The statement mentioned that drug trafficking is not only a social evil but also an organized and complex cross-border crime that seriously affects national security, economic loss, and public health. Stating that various study reports show an increasing trend in trafficking, the ministry has considered it a matter of serious concern.

The ministry stated that this challenge cannot be solved by the government's efforts alone and has called on local communities, schools, neighborhood development organizations, youth clubs, mothers' groups, and civil society to play a leading role and for social partnership. The message mentions that the role of the media is important in orienting the younger generation towards a positive lifestyle.