Six inmates escape Dolpa prison through tunnel

Summary

Six inmates escaped from Dolpa district prison after digging a four-metre tunnel from inside their cell to outside the facility. Police are still investigating the exact time and circumstances of the escape.

Key Points
  • Six inmates escaped from Dolpa district prison after digging a tunnel, according to police.
  • The escape was discovered around 6 a.m. on Saturday when prison officials counted inmates and found six missing.
  • Four of the escapees were serving sentences in theft and rape cases, while two were awaiting trial.
  • Officials found a tunnel about four metres long dug from the inmates' room to outside the prison.
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