7,700 escaped inmates back in Nepal prisons after protests
Kathmandu, Sep 28: Over 7,700 inmates, who escaped from various prisons across Nepal during the Gen Z protests, have either returned or been brought back to their respective detention centres, authorities said on Sunday. During the Gen Z protests on September 8 and 9, a total of 14,558 prisoners had escaped the detention centres across the country, according to officials at the Prison Management Department. Ten prisoners have died during the clash with the security forces, while 7, 735 inmates have returned to their respective prisons. Some prisoners have returned voluntarily, while others were arrested by the security forces. However, 6,813 prisoners are still absconding from different jails. The government has launched a hunt to arrest those prisoners. (PTI)
12 Indian fishermen arrested in Sri Lanka
COLOMBO, Sep 28: At least 12 Indian fishermen were arrested and their boat seized by the Sri Lankan Navy near Jaffna on September 28, 2025, while allegedly poaching in Sri Lankan waters. The operation involved the Northern Naval Command and the Sri Lanka Coast Guard. The fishermen were engaged in illegal fishing off Delft Island and were brought to Kankasanthurei harbour for legal proceedings. The issue of fishermen has strained India-Sri Lanka relations, marked by incidents of firing and boat seizures related to trespassing in territorial waters. (PTI)
Shooting at NC waterfront bar kills 3, injures 8
SOUTHPORT (US), Sep 28: Three people were killed and at least eight others injured when a gunman opened fire from a boat at a crowded waterfront bar in Southport, North Carolina, on Saturday night. The shooting occurred around 9:30 PM near local bars and restaurants. The assailant approached the shore by boat, fired into the crowd, and fled. A US Coast Guard crew later detained a suspect matching the shooter’s description. Investigators, including the State Bureau of Investigation and Coast Guard, are collecting evidence and interviewing witnesses, but details on the attacker and the identities of the victims remain undisclosed. (AP)
Drone alerts in Denmark spur NATO baltic action
COPENHAGEN, Sep 28: The Danish defence ministry reported multiple drone sightings at armed forces locations, coinciding with heightened NATO vigilance in the Baltic Sea region. Following incidents over Danish airports, NATO announced enhanced surveillance measures, including new intelligence assets. Germany and Sweden are providing military support to Denmark, particularly against drone threats. This development has raised public concern, prompting requests for suspicious activity reports to the police. Justice Minister Peter Hummelgaard noted that the drone flyovers aim to instill fear, suggesting potential legislative measures to counter them. While the origin of the drones remains unclear, suspicions of Russian involvement linger, which Moscow denies. (AP)
