Notorious Rhino Poachers Escape Again
Conservationists are warning that the escape of convicted poachers poses a grave threat to Nepal's rhino population.
A recent mass jailbreak during Gen Z protests has allowed several convicts, including long-time fugitive Bindar Singh Praja, to escape.
- 12 inmates convicted of rhino poaching fled from one prison.
- At least three others escaped from other prisons.
- Five of the fugitives were serving the maximum sentences under Nepal's wildlife crime laws.
The incident has reignited fears that political instability could once again threaten wildlife conservation efforts.
Bindar Singh Praja, a notorious offender, had been on the run for 11 years before his arrest and has now escaped once again.
Author's summary: Notorious rhino poachers escape during protests.