CM Mann pays shock go to to Kapurthala jail
Jalandhar, January 16
Chief Minister (CM) Bhagwant Mann on Monday paid a shock go to to the Kapurthala jail. Mann stated the state authorities was getting ready a complete blueprint for beefing up safety in jails on scientific traces.
The CM’s go to to the Kapurthala jail, which has 3,700 inmates, got here simply three days after an inmate was caught with 60 gm of narcotics hidden in his rectum.
The jail has seen repeated incidents of inmates bringing narcotics again with them after courtroom hearings, a development which the CM raised considerations about. The CM’s go to to the jail prolonged for about an hour. He visited the jail at 3.30 pm this afternoon and left at 4.30 pm.
The CM stated extra CCTV cameras with high-end expertise, everlasting medical employees and new ambulances could be supplied and idiot proof safety preparations be made in state jails. He additionally addressed inmates on – Radio Ujala – the jail’s radio service.
Mann stated primarily based on requests of the authorities, extra CCTV cameras, together with hi-end gear, could be put in in jails to beef up safety. Underlining the necessity to strictly examine the availability of medicine and mobiles in jails, the CM additionally directed officers to take each step to curb the unlawful apply.
The CM, whereas expressing concern over studies of lack of well being amenities for inmates, stated quickly medical employees could be completely stationed at jails. Likewise, he stated new ambulances would even be deployed in jails.
The CM stated the Punjab Authorities had sought studies from all jails about inmates, who didn’t have requisite monetary help to furnish bonds. The CM stated video convention rooms had been being arrange in jails for digital listening to in order that courtroom proceedings could possibly be placed on quick observe.
The CM additionally visited the jail hospital, laboratory, wards, emergency and different areas.
The Further Superintendent, Kapurthala Jail, Hemant Sharma, stated, “The CM visited numerous areas within the jail and in addition interacted with inmates on Radio Ujala. He requested inmates to sit up for their future and are available out from the shadow of their previous.” Sharma stated, the Kapurthala jail had two momentary docs and desires an ambulance.