Former Jail Chief Claims Authorities Ignored Pleas for Army Deployment During Rabi Lamichhane Protests
Summary
During the Rabi Lamichhane protests, thousands of protestors stormed Nakhhu Prison, overpowering security forces after authorities ignored requests for army deployment, resulting in arson and the forcible removal of Lamichhane from the prison.
Key Points
- Thousands of protestors attacked and broke into Nakhhu Prison during the Rabi Lamichhane protests.
- Deputy Secretary Satyaraj Joshi requested army deployment from the Chief District Officer and Home Ministry, but these pleas were ignored.
- The crowd forcibly removed Rabi Lamichhane from the prison after briefly moving him for his safety.
- The mob set fire to the prison administration's record room and the police building, causing police to retreat.
- Joshi was threatened and coerced into signing an unknown document under duress during the incident.
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