Nepalese prisoners overpower jailers

Updated August 14, 2008 20:21:36


Police in southern Nepal say more than 50 prisoners, affiliated with various political and criminal armed outfits, have overpowered 15 guards and escaped during a roll call on Wednesday.

One prisoner was shot dead and a police officer was hurt in the scuffle that ensued.

Five prisoners have been caught and the rest are still at large.

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