Two of eight inmates who escaped Dolpa prison arrested in Rukum West
Summary
Two inmates who escaped from Dolpa District Prison have been arrested in Rukum West after police intercepted a jeep during a vehicle check. Authorities are searching for the remaining six escapees and investigating security lapses at the prison.
Key Points
- Police arrested two of the eight inmates who escaped from Dolpa District Prison in Rukum West during a vehicle check on Tuesday.
- The escapees had dug a tunnel beneath the prison compound, and authorities say the prison’s security arrangements may have been studied beforehand.
- A three-member committee has been formed to investigate the escape and identify security lapses, while a search continues for the remaining six inmates.
