Bardiya, July 5 -- The Bardiya District Prison administration has launched an investigation after cannabis was discovered hidden under an inmate's pillow, raising serious concerns over internal security and monitoring within the high-security facility.

The incident came to light recently after five grams of cannabis concealed under the bedding of inmate Sohan Dhakal was discovered, said Manbahadur Saru, chief of the district prison office. Dhakal is currently serving time for a conviction in a murder case.

"We are yet to determine whether the cannabis was kept by the inmate himself or planted by someone else," Saru told reporters. "A full investigation is underway."

The prison administration has filed a case against Dhakal in connectio...