Chitwan, Oct. 27 -- At least 38 convicts imprisoned for wildlife-related crimes across Nepal remain on the run following the September 8-9 Gen Z uprising, when protests led to widespread prison breakouts across the country.

Although many inmates later surrendered or were recaptured following government directives, a significant number of those convicted for wildlife crimes are still missing. According to a report issued by the Department of Prison Management on October 16, three of the absconding convicts are Indian nationals.

Around 15,000 inmates fled several prisons in various parts of the country and nearly 5,000 of them are still on the run, according to the department.

Among the 38 convicts imprisoned for wildlife-related crimes ...