Over 500 Inmates Remain at Large After Prison Breaks During 'Jailbreak' Protests in Lumbini Province
Summary
Over 500 inmates remain at large after fleeing during the 'Jailbreak' protests in prisons across Lumbini Province, with authorities actively searching for the absconders to ensure their return and legal action.
Key Points
- A total of 1,569 inmates from various prisons and juvenile correction homes in Lumbini Province fled during the 'Jailbreak' protests.
- Out of those, 1,028 inmates have been accounted for, while 541 remain at large.
- Nawalparasi Prison had the highest number of escapees, with 546 inmates fleeing and 178 still missing.
- Police are conducting extensive search operations and have stated there will be no compromise on legal punishment for the absconding inmates.
