Gen Z uprising: Where are the 3,700 fugitive prisoners?
Summary
More than 3,700 prisoners who escaped during the Gen Z uprising on September 9 remain at large, including people convicted of murder, rape and drug trafficking. Police have launched a special operation to track them down after some fugitives were later found involved in fresh crimes.
Key Points
- A total of 14,555 prisoners escaped nationwide during the September 9 Gen Z uprising, but 3,742 remain unaccounted for and are now a major security concern.
- Police have launched a special operation to arrest fugitive prisoners, prioritizing those convicted of serious crimes and repeat offenders.
- Several escaped prisoners, including Khibahadur BK, Aakash Magar and Sant Bahadur Tamang, were later linked to new violent crimes.
- The Department of Prison Management has circulated fugitives’ details nationwide, while some countries have started demanding police reports because of the prison break.
