A year after jailbreak, 69 inmates still absconding in Saptari
Summary
Sixty-nine inmates remain at large nearly a year after a jailbreak at Rajbiraj Prison Office in Saptari during the Gen Z movement. Authorities say 136 of the 205 escaped prisoners have been recaptured, while the search for the rest continues.
Key Points
- A jailbreak at Rajbiraj Prison Office in Saptari led to the escape of 205 of 397 inmates during the Gen Z movement.
- So far, 136 escaped prisoners have been arrested and returned to prison, leaving 69 still missing.
- Of the fugitives, 64 are Nepali citizens and five are Indian nationals.
- Police and prison authorities say searches are ongoing, while locals remain concerned about security risks.
