Authorities assess Kailali prison 42 hours after clash

Summary

Forty-two hours after a violent clash at Kailali District Prison left one dead and dozens injured, authorities conducted a headcount of inmates amid ongoing tensions and calls for a transparent investigation.

Key Points
  • A violent clash at Kailali District Prison left one inmate dead and at least 46 injured.
  • Security personnel and a National Human Rights Commission team entered the prison 42 hours after the incident.
  • The prison is severely overcrowded, holding 695 inmates despite a capacity of 150.
  • The deceased inmate's family demands a fair and transparent investigation before claiming the body.
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