Mass Prison Break in Nepal Amid Protests Against Social Media Ban

Violent protests in Nepal, stemming from a social media ban, have led to a significant incident: the escape of over 1,500 prisoners from various jails. According to police officer Heramba Sharma, the mass breakout occurred around 7 p.m. when a large group of over 500 protesters converged on a prison. The prisoners, armed with only kitchen tools, managed to overpower the police due to the protesters wielding crowbars. The police were unable to prevent the escape. Further details are awaited as this story continues to develop.