Drug Case Detainee Who Escaped from Seti Hospital Apprehended While Fleeing to India

Mukesh Rana, a detainee in a narcotics case who had escaped while receiving treatment at Seti Provincial Hospital in Dhangadhi, was arrested while attempting to flee to India. Rana was initially detained on Chaitra 24 (April 7) with 13 grams of brown sugar and was taken to the hospital on Thursday evening after suffering a seizure. During treatment, Rana escaped at around 8:45 PM while under police supervision, prompting an intensified search by authorities.

On Chaitra 27 (April 10) in Dhangadhi, police apprehended Rana at Bangra Katan, Ward 9, Dhangadhi Sub-Metropolitan City, near the border with India, while he was trying to cross over. According to Yogendra Timilsina, spokesperson for the Kailali District Police Office, Rana was brought under control around 9 PM.

Authorities plan to transfer Rana to the Science and Technology Authority (ZIPRAK). Rana was originally arrested on Chaitra 24 with 13 grams of brown sugar. On Thursday evening, around 5 PM, he experienced a seizure and was taken for medical treatment. However, once he regained consciousness, Rana escaped hospital custody at approximately 8:45 PM, leading police to launch an immediate pursuit.