Morang Jail Tension: Inmates Protest Search Operation
Summary
Inmates at District Jail Morang in Biratnagar have protested a security search operation, climbing onto the roof and demanding an end to exploitation inside the jail. Authorities say the raid was a routine procedure, while security around the prison has been tightened.
Key Points
- Inmates in B Block of District Jail Morang protested after a security search operation on Monday morning.
- The search was launched after special information about illegal items, including drugs, inside the jail.
- Chief District Officer Yuvraj Kattel and SP Kavita Katuwal led the operation with heavy security deployment.
- The planned transfer of some suspicious inmates has been put on hold as Nepal Police and Armed Police Force maintain tight security around the jail.