Jhumka regional prison explained

Jhumka regional prison
Pushpin Map:	Nepal
Coordinates:	26.67°N 87.192°W
Capacity:	1500
Country:	Nepal

Jhumka regional prison (Nepali:झुम्का कारागार, Jhumka Karagar) is the largest correction centre in Eastern Nepal. It is located near Jhumka town in Sunsari district. Initially, it had capacity of 500 inmates; it was upgraded in 2014 to accommodate 1500 inmates. The prison has a facility of education and training for the prisoners.^{[1] [2]}

Jailbreaks

• 12 inmates escaped the jail by digging a tunnel in 2012.^{[3] [4]}

See also

• List of prisons in Nepal

Notes and References

1. Web site: देशकै नमूना काराकार बन्यो झुम्का, बन्दी भन्छनः कारागार हो कि विश्वविद्यालय ?. Everest Dainik - News from Nepal. 2020-09-02. 2018-05-27.
2. Web site: सुधार गृह बन्दै झुम्का कारागार. 2020-09-02.
3. News: Twelve escape from Nepal prison. BBC News. 2020-09-02. 2012-11-09.
4. Web site: Twelve inmates tunnel out of Nepal prison. NewsComAu. 2020-09-02. 2012-11-09.