Over 7,000 weapons recovered, 9,000 prisoners return, says home minister

Summary

Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal reports recovery of over 7,000 weapons and return of 9,000 escaped prisoners following September Gen Z revolt, assuring election security measures are in place for March polls.

Key Points
  • Over 7,000 weapons looted during the September Gen Z revolt have been recovered.
  • 9,697 out of 14,554 prisoners who escaped during the protests have been recaptured.
  • A special operation is underway to find the remaining 4,857 fugitive prisoners.
  • The government approved army deployment for the March elections to ensure security.
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