Drug Offender Arrested in Siraha After Escaping Kathmandu Prison
Summary
Police in Siraha have arrested 38-year-old Jharendra Jyu Thakuri, who had escaped from the Central Jail in Kathmandu during the Genji movement. He had been serving a 15-year sentence and fine after being convicted in a heroin case.
Key Points
- Police arrested Jharendra Jyu Thakuri from his home in Dhangadhimai Municipality-14, Siraha, based on special information.
- Thakuri had been sentenced by the Kathmandu District Court to 15 years in prison and a fine of one lakh rupees in a heroin case.
- He had escaped from the Central Jail in Sundhara, Kathmandu during the Genji movement on Bhadra 24, 2082 BS.
- After the arrest, he was handed over to the Siraha Prison Office for further procedures.
