Kailali Prison slowly returning to normal after violent clash

Summary

Kailali Prison in Dhangadhi is gradually returning to normal after a violent clash between inmates left one dead and 44 injured, amid concerns over overcrowding and management.

Key Points
  • A violent clash between inmates at Kailali Prison left one inmate dead and 44 injured.
  • The prison houses 680 inmates despite a capacity for only 100, leading to overcrowding concerns.
  • A probe committee was formed to investigate the incident with a 10-day report submission deadline.
  • The National Human Rights Commission visited the prison and highlighted issues including inmate transfers without notice and insufficient resources.
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