Kailali, Aug. 10 -- two hours after a violent clash between inmates at Kailali District Prison left one inmate dead and dozens injured, security personnel-accompanied by a National Human Rights Commission team-were finally able to enter the facility on Sunday afternoon.

The incident, which began on Friday night, saw prisoners attacking each other, resulting in the death of 36-year-old Bharat Chaudhary of Dhangadhi Sub-metropolitan City-4.

At least 46 inmates were injured, with two-Ayush Bhatta and Karna Saru Magar-airlifted to Kathmandu for treatment. The rest are receiving care in Dhangadhi.

Prison officials had been unable to account for the inmates since the incident due to tensions inside.

"Today we conducted a headcount. The unce...