Nepal Student Union Demands Probe into Prison Corruption and Mismanagement

Kathmandu. The central committee of the Nepal Student Union (NSU) has submitted a memorandum to the Department of Prison Management, demanding an investigation into the widespread mismanagement and corruption plaguing prisons across the country. The NSU delegation, led by central member Baburam Bhattarai, formally urged the Director General of the Department to address the severe irregularities and human rights violations occurring within facilities under the Ministry of Home Affairs.The memorandum alleges systemic issues, including illegal financial extortion of inmates, negligence in medical care, misappropriation of funds intended for mentally ill and sick prisoners, and corruption in the selection process for...