MP Nischal Rai Highlights Inadequacy of Current Laws to Combat Rising Drug Problem
Summary
Nepali Congress lawmaker Nischal Rai highlights the insufficiency of current laws to address Nepal's growing drug problem, urging immediate policy reforms and establishment of specialized institutions.
Key Points
- Lawmaker Nischal Rai stated current laws are inadequate to tackle Nepal's rising narcotics issue.
- He emphasized implementing the Narcotics Control Department as per the National Master Plan 2079-2084.
- Drafts to amend Narcotics Control Policy and Act have been pending for years without progress.
- Rai called for a shift in viewing drug users as patients and urged strict actions against traffickers.
