Following the resignation of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, Nepal continues to grapple with instability, as protests initiated by Gen-Z demonstrators persist. This unrest has led to a widespread jailbreak, with more than 13,000 inmates escaping from 15 prisons across the nation.
Before the recent events, Nepali jails housed around 30,000 inmates. Amidst escalating violence and governmental breakdown, police were diverted from their duties, resulting in protestors targeting police stations and government offices. This chaos provided an opportunity for inmates to escape their confinement. In addition, weapons were stolen from police stations.
Given the proximity of several prisons to the Indian border, India is monitoring the situation closely, fearing that escapees might cross the border. In response, the Indian army has been deployed along the Nepal-India border.
Data from the Nepal Ministry of Home Affairs and Nepal Police indicate that 13,572 prisoners have escaped from various jails.
The breakdown of escapees by jail is as follows:
* Jhumpka Jail: 1575
* Nakku Jail: 1200
* Delhi Bazaar Jail: 1100
* Kaski Jail: 773
* Chitwan Jail: 700
* Kailali Jail: 612
* Jaleshwar Jail: 576
* Nawalparasi Jail: Over 500
* Sindhuligadhi Jail: 471
* Kanchanpur Jail: 450
* Gaur Jail: 260
* Dang Jail: 124
* Solukhumbu Jail: 86
* Bajhang Jail: 65
* Jumla Jail: 36
The total number of escaped prisoners has reached 13,572, including those who fled from other jails and police custody.
In response to the unfolding crisis, military rule has been imposed in Nepal. Army chief Ashok Raj has urged protestors to cease demonstrations and engage in dialogue. Furthermore, discussions about establishing an interim government are underway, with Balendra Shah and Sushila Karki as potential candidates.
