Kalpesh Kunwar's Journey from Addiction to Rehabilitation

Summary

Kalpesh Kunwar of Tikapur, Kailali has rebuilt his life after years of addiction and now works to help others recover through a rehabilitation center. Police in Kailali say drug use and trafficking are rising, with school-age children increasingly involved.

Key Points
  • Kalpesh Kunwar, once addicted to drugs, has been drug-free for 14 years and now runs a rehabilitation center in Tikapur.
  • He says his addiction ruined his studies, sports career, and family relationships before he entered treatment and changed his life.
  • After recovery, he married and began supporting his family through work and rehabilitation efforts.
  • Kailali police say drug-related crime is increasing in the district, with growing involvement of school-age children and the impact of the open border with India.
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