Police negligence blamed for Kailali prison clash killing one, injuring 47

Summary

A clash between rival gangs in Kailali Prison resulted in one death and 47 injuries, with negligence by the police and prison authorities blamed for the incident.

Key Points
  • A violent clash at Kailali Prison led to one inmate's death and injuries to 47 others.
  • The violence was caused by rivalry between two gangs led by Naveen Rawal and Jayendra Shah.
  • Police and prison authorities are accused of negligence despite prior warnings of potential violence.
  • The National Human Rights Commission cited lax security and poor coordination as main causes of the incident.
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