SOCIETY — May 13, 2026

42 Drug Addicts Transferred to Treatment Center in Nimruz

Security forces in Nimruz province transferred 42 drug addicts from Zaranj to a 1,000-bed clinic for medical and religious rehabilitation.

The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Bakhtar News2 min read

42 Drug Addicts Transferred to Treatment Center in Nimruz
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Security forces in Nimruz province have transferred 42 individuals struggling with drug addiction from Zaranj city to a 1,000-bed clinic for rehabilitation.

Mawlawi Gul Mohammad Qudrat, the spokesperson for the Nimruz province security command, confirmed that the individuals were gathered from various areas of the city and moved to the specialized health center.

The rehabilitation program is designed to provide a combination of medical care and religious and ideological lessons. According to Qudrat, these measures are intended to prevent relapse and support the long-term recovery of the patients.

Local officials stated that the operation is part of a broader, ongoing effort to combat narcotics within the province. The initiative aims to enhance public health and improve overall security in Zaranj.

Read the original reporting at Bakhtar News

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