Kathmandu, Jan. 24 -- increasing cases of violence in juvenile correction homes have prompted the government to separate minor delinquents from adults and relocate the latter to the Nuwakot-based open prison.

Over the years, infighting in such correction centres has become increasingly frequent, leading to several deaths and injuries. At least six clashes have been reported from the country's east to the west, the latest being in Bhaktapur.

Eight inmates and one police person were injured after clashes broke out between two groups at the Sanothimi-based correction centre on Thursday night. One of the blocks of the centre was torched by juvenile delinquents. It took hours for the district police to bring the situation under control.

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