One of the many pits-Jal Tara-which are made by inmates of Naini Central Jail to conserve rainwater Prayagraj: Naini Central Jail has launched a rainwater harvesting initiative by constructing Jal tara—traditional groundwater recharge pits—within its premises.What makes the project, which is the brainchild of the senior jail superintendent Vijay Vikram Singh, distinctive is that the…
Patna: A 48-year-old woman undertrial lodged in Kishanganj divisional jail died by suicide early Wednesday after allegedly hanging herself in the women’s ward restroom.The deceased, Usha Rani, wife of Ajay Prasad Sinha and a resident of the Kochadhaman police station area, was found hanging with a scarf. Jail staff brought her down and rushed her…
Madhepura: An undertrial prisoner lodged in Madhepura Jail died during treatment at a govt hospital on Tuesday, triggering protests by locals who alleged custodial assault.The deceased, Deepak Kumar (27), a resident of Madhepura town, had surrendered before a court in connection with a pending case and was sent to judicial custody last week.According to officials,…
Gurgaon: Families of jail inmates struggling financially, facing psychological distress or difficulties in accessing govt welfare schemes can now seek assistance from the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA). The initiative aims to strengthen support systems for families and facilitate a smoother reintegration of prisoners into society after their release.Under the programme, families of inmates nearing…
Ahmedabad: A UAPA and GujCTOC accused, who was arrested in connection with Dhandhuka’s controversial Kishan Bharwad murder case has conveyed to the special court that he did not have faith in it and asked his lawyer not to represent him in the case.The cleric, Kamargani Usmani, has been lodged in the Sabarmati Central Jail, from…
