Bhimphedi inmates excited about a new library inside the prison
Bhimphedi, Nov. 16 -- Swayambhu Gurung, an inmate serving term at Bhimphedi Regional Prison, was ecstatic on Thursday. He could now do what he loved the most-read. A new library has been established in the prison block.
"A person is sentenced to prison for various reasons. The prison holds a variety of people and in huge numbers so starting a library here ensures not just a source of entertainment but that of knowledge," Gurung said. The prison had a library but there were only a small number of books. "The new library will have more than 2,500 books and I'm excited."
Gurung, in his mid-thirties, was sentenced to 10 years on fraud charges some four years ago. A college graduate, Gurung is fond of reading and has been given the responsib...
Click here to read full article from source
To read the full article or to get the complete feed from this publication, please
Contact Us.