Convict who escaped prison during Gen-Z protests arrested for theft
Summary
Umesh Puri, who escaped from Dillibazar Prison during the Gen-Z protests while serving a rape sentence, was arrested in Kathmandu for theft involving a stolen scooter.
Key Points
- Umesh Puri escaped from Dillibazar Prison on 24 Bhadra while serving a sentence for rape.
- He was arrested in Tinkune, Kathmandu, for stealing a scooter listed for sale online.
- He has prior arrests for polygamy and theft in Sunsari and Khotang respectively.
- The Thimi Police Circle is investigating the case after obtaining a court remand.
