Judge makes surprise visit to Burail jail

Life Convict Raj Pal,who appeared before the Justice,pleaded that though orders for his premature release had already been passed by the Chandigarh Administration,he had not been able to furnish the surety. Directions were issued to the jail authorities to send his case to the District and Sessions Judge of Chandigarh for consideration.

Some prisoners appeared before Justice Alok Singh and requested speedy disposal of their pending cases in the courts and Justice Singh issued directions in this regard to the District and Sessions Judge of Chandigarh.

Justice Singh also visited the IGNOU study centre cum recreational centre in which inmates were practicing music. He also visited the library,dispensary,interview room and gymnasium. He directed the officers in charge to repair some machines in the gymnasium. The Justice also checked the food being given to the jail inmates The inspection carried on for over one and a half hours.