Four inmates who escaped from Jumla Prison after overpowering guards on Tuesday night have returned, while 32 others remain at large, according to the District Police Office.

A total of 41 prisoners fled, with five taken into custody on the night of the breakout.

Two more returned on Wednesday and another two on Thursday, Deputy Superintendent of Police Rabin Babu Regmi said.

Those who returned reportedly cited their short remaining sentences as a reason for surrendering. The returnees include Hikmat Giri, Bhim Prasad Kathayat, and Dilli Karki.

Out of 98 inmates, only 66 remain in Jumla Prison. Authorities are appealing to the remaining fugitives to turn themselves in.

The Nepali Army, led by Devidatta Battalion commander Dheeraj Thapa, has coordinated local security agencies in conducting joint patrols and maintaining order.

Authorities are urging the escaped prisoners to refrain from further criminal activity.

The breakout occurred amid demonstrations by Gen Z protesters, who have also vandalised local municipal offices and political party offices, including those of the Nepali Congress, CPN-UML, CPN (Maoist Centre), and Rastriya Prajatantra Party.

Meanwhile, the Nawalparasi West district administration has issued a notice calling on escaped prisoners to contact local authorities, warning of legal action if they fail to comply, District Chief Officer Hiralal Regmi said.

In Parsa, the District Administration Office has eased the curfew in Birgunj Metropolitan City. The curfew will now be in effect from 6–10 am and 5–7 pm, while restrictions remain in place during the remaining hours.

The order prohibits gatherings, demonstrations, or public meetings within designated areas, including Bypass Road in the east, Sirsiya Bridge in the west, Gandak Chowk in the north, and Shankaracharya Gate in the south, under the Local Administration Act 1971.