Lumbini Province Prisons See Mass Escape During Agitation
Summary
During the Jenji movement in Lumbini Province, 1,569 inmates escaped from six prisons and juvenile correction homes. Despite some re-arrests and voluntary surrenders, 530 remain at large, with many escaped Indian nationals suspected to have fled across the open border to India.
Key Points
- A total of 1,569 inmates escaped from six prisons and juvenile correction homes in Lumbini Province during the Jenji movement.
- 395 of the escapees have been re-arrested, 602 voluntarily surrendered, and 42 reported to other prisons; 530 remain at large as of Baishakh 21.
- The highest number of escapes occurred at the Provincial Prison in Nawalparasi with 546 inmates fleeing and 175 still missing.
- Many escaped inmates, including Indian nationals convicted of serious crimes, are suspected to have fled to India across the open border.
- Coordination between Nepal Police and Indian security agencies is ongoing to locate and re-arrest the escaped prisoners.
