Rajbiraj, Sept. 10 -- Amid Gen Z protests in Nepal, chaos erupted at Rajbiraj prison in Saptari, Nepal, on Wednesday afternoon when inmates set fire to Block B, leading to several prisoners escaping, The Kathmandu Post reported.

The prison's chief, Ganga Yogi, confirmed the arson attack sparked the fire, prompting security personnel to fire tear gas in an attempt to regain control. Despite their efforts, some inmates managed to flee the facility, which housed 397 prisoners at the time.

A fire engine was dispatched to douse the flames, while personnel from the Nepali Army, Armed Police Force, and Nepal Police were deployed to reinforce security and track down the escaped inmates, The Kathmandu Post said.

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