On I-Day, around 1500 convicts granted special remission at Tihar Jail
In an effort to tackle overcrowding in the Capital’s prisons, DG Golchha announced that a new jail will be built in Narela with Rs 145.58 crore sanctioned by the Delhi government.
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During the Independence Day celebration at Tihar prison, Director General (Prisons) Satish Golchha, said that a total of 1,497 inmates were eligible for special remission ranging from 15 to 25 days based on their conduct during their time in the prison.On the occasion of the 79th Independence Day, special remission in a range of 15 to 25 days, was granted to 1497 convicts at the Tihar Jail.
During the Independence Day celebration at Tihar prison, Director General (Prisons) Satish Golchha, said that a total of 1,497 inmates were eligible for special remission ranging from 15 to 25 days based on their conduct during their time in the prison.
In an effort to tackle overcrowding in the Capital’s prisons, DG Golchha announced that a new jail will be built in Narela with Rs 145.58 crore sanctioned by the Delhi government.
Golchha said that around 600 inmates are being provided training in Unnati Cognitive Behavioural Programme of the Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D) in collaboration with Osmania University, while several other organisations are contributing to vocational training across jails.
DG Golchha further said that over 3,200 vacant posts in Tihar Jail have been filled after Jail Cadre staff were promoted. “1,697 warden and 93 assistant superintendent posts have been newly advertised to strengthen manpower,” the DG said.
The DG also informed that the department had recently taken over the operation of the Lampur Detention Centre.
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