Escaped prisoners under surveillance

Kathmandu, Sept 28: Nepal Police has kept the prisoners who escaped from various jails across the country under constant surveillance.

The prisoners had escaped from the jails during the Gen-Z protest on September 9. Deputy Inspector General of the Nepal Police, Binod Ghimire, said out of the total escaped prisoners, only 8,000 had returned to the jails. Six thousand are still on the run, so even the public needs to be aware of the safety situation. Security alertness is also further important because of the festival time.

“Some of the inmates are notorious thieves and dacoits. They could commit revenge in the respective places against the cases they are filed. So, all sides need high alertness,” he reminded. If anyone finds such wrongdoers, they can contact the nearest police office or phone at the contact numbers provided by the Nepal Police.

All District Police Offices were informed about the inmates and their criminal records, reminding further alertness over the untoward incidents to be triggered by the inmates. Meanwhile, the Prison Management Department has asked the inmates to return to the respective jails by October 6; otherwise, they will face action.