Chitwan, Oct. 14 -- Conservationists are alarmed after several convicts serving prison terms for rhino poaching and trafficking in rhino parts escaped during last month's Gen Z protests. Among the fugitives is Bindar Singh Praja, a notorious offender who had been on the run for 11 years before his arrest - and has now escaped once again.
According to the Department of Prison Management, 12 inmates convicted of rhino poaching fled from, while at least three others escaped from other prisons. Five of the fugitives were serving the maximum sentences handed down under Nepal's wildlife crime laws.
The incident has reignited fears that political instability could once again threaten wildlife conservation efforts. Historical records show that ...
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