Dec 21, Kathmandu - The local administration has formed a committee to investigate the incident of a clash between prisoners and a prison guard inside Kanchanpur Prison two days ago. Eight prisoners were injured in a clash that broke out between prisoners and a prison guard inside the prison last Friday.

Two of the injured have returned to the prison, while six are undergoing treatment at the Mahakali Provincial Hospital.

Chief District Officer Laxman Dhakal informed that a three-member investigation committee has been formed under the coordination of Assistant Chief District Officer Mohan Chandra Joshi to understand the truth behind the prison incident.

The committee includes Deputy Superintendent of Police Sagar Bohara of the District Police Office and Administrative Officer Dharmaraj Upadhyay of the District Administration Office. District Administrator Dhakal informed that the committee has been given a seven-day period to investigate.

"We are going to monitor the prison today as well," he said. "The committee will submit a detailed report on the incident."

Prisoners here had been protesting, alleging that the leaders were monopolizing the prison. The prisoners have accused the leaders of manipulating the services and facilities they receive and of engaging in illegal activities inside the prison.