Approximately 900 prisoners escaped from prison as a result of ongoing mass protests in Nepal. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
This was reported by the India Today publication. According to the information, in the city of Pokhara, protesters attacked the local prison and attempted to capture police officers.
The officers at the scene were unable to control the situation. In Kathmandu, protesters set fire to part of the Naxu prison building, resulting in the release of all prisoners.
Among those released was former Interior Minister Ravi Lamichhane. His supporters helped him and escorted him home.
Currently, the situation in these two cities remains tense and uncontrolled. Officials have strengthened security measures and deployed additional police forces.
At least 22 people have died and hundreds have been injured during the protests and violent demonstrations in Nepal. Security forces opened fire on protesters near the Federal Parliament building.
Protesters attacked key government facilities, including the parliament building and the presidential residence. Additionally, Rajyalakshmi Chitrakar, the wife of former Prime Minister Jhalanath Khanal, died as a result of an attack on her home by protesters.
Protesters claim to have taken control of the situation in the country, but officials deny these reports. The state of unrest and disorder continues in the country, and officials and security forces are regularly taking measures to stabilize the situation.
