Nepal Police is shooting drug suspects more often. It isn’t reducing drug crime.
Summary
Nepal Police have increasingly resorted to shooting drug suspects during arrests, but this aggressive approach has not reduced drug-related crimes or trafficking, which continue to rise despite enforcement efforts.
Key Points
- Nepal Police have fired shots in 17 drug-related operations over three years, often involving Indian nationals.
- Authorities claim shootings are in self-defense after suspects attacked officers during arrests.
- Despite firings, drug-related arrests and cases have increased annually, with rising drug seizures.
- Experts argue that forceful enforcement has failed and call for structured treatment and rehabilitation systems.
