Kathmandu, Nov. 10 -- Nepal Police has taken 384 suspects into custody so far for their alleged involvement in criminal activities during the Gen Z protests of September 8 and 9.

According to the police, a total of 153 cases have been registered in connection with the violence. Since multiple individuals were involved in some of these cases, the number of people arrested exceeds the number of cases filed, they say.

Investigations have yet to be carried out to determine whether those arrested have any political affiliations. Besides, the police are investigating whether any of the detainees escaped from prison on September 9.

According to Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal, at least 14,549 prisoners had escaped from several jails during the...