One of five Myanmar prisoners who escaped from Lunglei Town Prison in Mizoram State, India, was apprehended on 24 April, according to the Zalen News local newspaper.

The captured prisoner, named as Lal Chawimawia, was apprehended by police and local villagers in a shed on a farm between Hnahthial and Thingsai villages at 10:30 p.m. on 24 April.

According to witnesses, prior to Lal Chawimawia’s arrest police, local villagers and members of youth organisations blocked off the area where Lal Chawimawia was hiding.

Lal Chawimawia has been charged with the 2021 murder of Vanlalduati, a 52-year-old woman.

He and four other Myanmar nationals being held at Lunglei Town Prison escaped at about 2:00 a.m. on 19 April, by breaking down a prison toilet wall.

Two of the fugitives, Lal Bawih Lian and Do Kap Thang had already been apprehended at a hotel close to Mausen Village at 8:30 p.m. on 20 April.

The remaining two escaped Myanmar prisoners, Hau Deih Cin and Van Nei Thang are still on the run and being hunted by Mizoram police.