Prisoners burn furnishings and different objects exterior the Dilli Bazaar jail as they attempt to get away, following protests after anti-corruption protests triggered by a social media ban, which was later lifted, in Kathmandu. | Photo Credit: Reuters

Around 540 Indian nationals serving time in varied prisons throughout Nepal have been absconding ever because the Gen Z protests, the Department of Prison Management stated on Sunday (October 12, 2025).

More than 13,000 prisoners escaped from varied jails of Nepal through the second day of anti-government Gen Z protests on September 9. 

At least 5,000 Nepali residents, convicted in varied crimes, are nonetheless absconding, adopted by 540 Indian nationals and 108 prisoners of different nations, the information revealed.

The authorities has issued alerts throughout the nation to look out for many who have escaped from jail in several elements of the nation. The Home Ministry has additionally issued a discover to these absconding prisoners to report back to their respective jails. 

Ten prisoners have died through the conflict with the safety forces, whereas 7,735 inmates who escaped from varied prisons throughout Nepal through the Gen Z protests have both returned or been introduced again to their respective detention centres, authorities reported on September 28.

Thousands of youths below the banner of the Gen Z group staged anti-government protests in Kathmandu on September 8 and 9, wherein 76 individuals have been killed.

Published – October 13, 2025 06:31 am IST

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