A fugitive from Birgunj Prison in Parsa district was apprehended in India within five hours of his escape, according to police reports.
Sunil Sah Turha was caught by a special police team in Adapur, India, as confirmed by the Parsa District Police Office.
Turha escaped by climbing over the prison wall early Thursday morning and was captured by police shortly after.
Inmate Serving Time for Rape
Turha hails from Turha in Pokhariya Municipality, Parsa, as stated by the Parsa District Police Office.
He had been serving an 11 year sentence in Birgunj Jail for a rape conviction.
Captured in Adapur, India
A special police team conducted a search operation that led them to Adapur, India, where Turha was captured just five hours after his escape.
This information was verified by the Parsa District Police Office.
The incident has raised concerns about prison security, as Turha managed to climb over the wall; however, details about his escape and return to Nepal have not been disclosed.