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Nepal Prison Breaks Escalate Amid Anti-Corruption Protests

Nearly 7,000 inmates escaped amid protests against corruption and social media bans; authorities arrested 27 rioters and recovered 31 firearms during nationwide unrest.

Summary by Devdiscourse
In response to mass escape attempts amid anti-corruption protests, the Nepalese Army opened fire, injuring 12 inmates at Ramechhap District Prison. The country faces its largest prison break crisis, with over 15,000 inmates escaping nationwide. The unrest follows a ban on social media platforms and increasing public frustration with corruption.

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NewsDrum broke the news in on Wednesday, September 10, 2025.
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