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Nai Kiran peer led rehabilitation center at Narela celebrated its 9th anniversary

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By Nada India
Suneel Vatsyayan presided over the function 

District Welfare officer Delhi Govt. was honored on this occasion 

Family  members of addicts and  and community leaders participated
in the discussion and shared their views 
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