PM Shah praises police, army for response in prison flood crisis
Summary
Floodwaters entered a prison compound in Nuwakot, prompting security personnel to relocate 923 inmates to an upper building and later recapture 50 inmates who escaped. Prime Minister Balendra Shah praised Nepal Police and the Armed Police Force as army, police and APF teams continued rescue and search operations across flood-hit areas.
Key Points
- 923 inmates were moved to an upper building after floodwaters entered the Central Prison at Khampa Camp in Bidur Municipality-6, Nuwakot.
- Fifty inmates escaped after the breach but were later recaptured by security forces.
- Prime Minister Balendra Shah praised Nepal Police and the Armed Police Force for their composure and response.
- Security agencies have rescued 13,391 people in flood-hit areas, while 82 personnel remain missing.
