Prison department orders investigation and action on illicit activities in Siraha jail

Department orders inquiry after reports of illegal trade and corruption.

The Department of Prison Management has issued a directive to local authorities in Siraha to investigate and take action over the ongoing scandal about unlawful activities at the Siraha jail. The order was given on Friday, following reports in various media outlets, including Kantipur daily, which exposed the illicit activities, including the trade of alcohol, within the prison.