Nepal: Rights body urges escapees to surrender
Nepalese authorities are grappling with a security crisis after approximately 12,000 inmates escaped during recent protests, including notorious criminals like gold smuggler Chudamani Upreti. Security agencies have only recaptured around 1,500 fugitives, prompting appeals to the public for assistance. The National Human Rights Commission urges escapees to surrender and return looted weapons, citing widespread fear and insecurity.
Nepalese authorities are grappling with a security crisis after approximately 12,000 inmates escaped during recent protests, including notorious criminals like gold smuggler Chudamani Upreti. Security agencies have only recaptured around 1,500 fugitives, prompting appeals to the public for assistance. The National Human Rights Commission urges escapees to surrender and return looted weapons, citing widespread fear and insecurity.
