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Chamgang prison overcrowded; government eyes long-term reforms

Aug 02, 2025 2 mins read
Chamgang prison overcrowded; government eyes long-term reforms

Chamgang Central Prison in Thimphu is facing severe overcrowding, with the facility currently housing 660 inmates—well over its intended capacity of 400.

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