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HYDERABAD: Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on Monday inaugurated Nivrutti, a de‑addiction centre (DAC) at Cherlapalli Central Prison. He emphasised that substance abuse was a critical social and public health issue that required sustained and structured intervention. He recalled that in his political career he had gone to jail several times, which gave him deep insight into the challenges faced by inmates as well as prison staff. The Governor stated that during his tenure as jails minister, he und ...Read More >
Bokaro (Jharkhand): In a major crackdown on organised crime in Jharkhand's Bokaro, police have arrested seven operatives linked to the interstate gangs of Aman Sahu and Prince Khan, officials said on Thursday. These gangs are accused of running an extortion network and spreading fear among businessmen, police said. During the operation, the mastermind, Prince Kumar Gupta alias 'Bhatia', sustained a bullet injury in an encounter with the police and has been admitted to Bokaro General Hospital f ...Read More >
Overcrowding, congested living conditions, inadequate bathing spaces, not enough guards and a lack of essential security equipment were among key issues in Odisha's prisons, a report by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG). The report, tabled in the state Assembly on Tuesday, said that as many as 31 of 87 jails in Odisha were overcrowded. "Availability of less space per inmate led to congested living conditions for the prisoners. Such prisoners were deprived of the standard requisite space ...Read More >
Six mobile phones were seized during inspections at Bengaluru Central Prison. Karnataka's newly appointed Director General of Police for Prisons and Correctional Services, Alok Kumar, launched a statewide crackdown within just 72 hours of assuming charge on Thursday, signalling a zero-tolerance approach to irregularities inside prisons. Officials carried out surprise checks across multiple jails in Karnataka, leading to the seizure of 13 mobile phones and six packets of ganja over three days. ...Read More >
Karnataka's DGP (Prisons) Alok Kumar reported the successful seizure of prohibited items like mobile phones and ganja during a 36-hour special drive in various state prisons. Significant finds included mobile phones, knives, SIM cards, and ganja in different prisons, promising more such actions to curtail illegal activities. Karnataka Director General of Police (Prisons) Alok Kumar announced that a special drive across the state's prisons in the past 36 hours led to the confiscation of banned i ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Dec 17 (PTI) Karnataka Director General of Police (Prisons) Alok Kumar on Tuesday said a special drive conducted across prisons in the state over the last 36 hours has led to the seizure of prohibited items, including mobile phones and ganja. He said six mobile phones and four knives were seized from the Bengaluru prison, while nine mobile phones and 11 SIM cards were recovered from the Mysuru prison. "At the Belagavi prison, four mobile phones and 366 grams of ganja (thrown from ou ...Read More >
Besides providing for open prisons and open colonies to assist prisoners in their rehabilitation and reintegration into the society, the bill also provides for prison segregation of various categories of prisoners and for their special needs. Incorporating provisions for 'open prisons' and 'open colonies' to assist prisoners in their rehabilitation and reintegration into the society after their release, the state government on Saturday introduced the Maharashtra Prisons and Correctional Service ...Read More >
Prison authorities have launched an investigation after videos emerged on social media allegedly showing inmates at Parappana Agrahara Central Prison using Android phones and watching television. The purported clips suggest some inmates are receiving special privileges, including access to electronic devices. An internal inquiry is underway to verify the videos' authenticity and identify those responsible. Prison authorities on Saturday launched a probe after purported videos surfaced on social ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Senior BJP leaders, including Leader of Opposition R. Ashoka and State President B.Y. Vijayendra, were detained by the police on Monday while protesting alleged VIP treatment in Bengaluru prisons. Police detained the leaders near the Race Course Road who were planning to lay siege to the Chief Minister's house, as reported by Deccan Herald on Monday. Officials said that the leaders were detained to prevent security lapse. The protest followed the circulation of videos showing notor ...Read More >
New Delhi, Nov 10 (PTI) The BJP on Monday accused the Congress government in Karnataka of providing VVIP facilities to an alleged ISIS recruiter and other inmates in state jails and demanded the immediate resignation of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Home Minister G Parameshwara. This came after some undated videos surfaced on social media purportedly showing prison inmates using mobile phones, watching television and even partying inside the prisons. Addressing a press conference at the BJP ...Read More >
The petition has also sought directions to the Centre to "reimburse reasonable travel and accommodation for one family member per month to meet under-trial (prisoners) in out-of-state prisons". People's Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti has moved the J&K High Court, seeking a direction to the Union Home Ministry for all undertrial prisoners from the UT, who are lodged in prisons in other states, to be moved back to J&K. The petition has also sought directions to the Centre to "re ...Read More >
Srinagar: PDP president and former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti has filed a petition before the Jammu and Kashmir High Court, seeking directions for the immediate transfer of all undertrial prisoners from the Union territory who are currently lodged in jails outside J&K. The plea urges that such prisoners be brought back to local jails unless the authorities present case-specific, written reasons showing compelling necessity to keep them outside J&K, and that such cases be subjected to quarter ...Read More >
The Alipore Women's Correctional Home's 'Abhinno' initiative empowers inmates through culinary arts and crafts, selling products directly to the public. This project bridges community gaps, rebuilds inmate dignity, and offers sustainable rehabilitation, setting new standards in prison reform across West Bengal. In a transformative initiative, inmates from the Alipore Women's Correctional Home in Kolkata engage in 'Abhinno,' a program allowing them to prepare and sell food and crafts to the publ ...Read More >
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has unveiled a strategic plan to set up advanced, globally recognized prisons in each state for fugitives, aiming to enhance the justice system. He proposes revoking the passports of those with Interpol red notices, a move designed to hinder their international travel and mitigate the risk of them evading accountability. New Delhi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday suggested the creation of a special prison for fugitives in each state that meets internation ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 16 (PTI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said a "ruthless approach" must be adopted to bring every fugitive before the Indian justice system in a time-bound manner. He also underlined that India cannot be truly secure until those residing abroad and harming the country's economy, sovereignty, and security begin to fear the Indian laws. Addressing a conference on 'Extradition of Fugitives - Challenges and Strategies' organised by the CBI here, Shah asked all the states ...Read More >
Rapid technological and environmental changes are leading to fresh human rights challenges, particularly for workers in the informal sector and those facing climate-induced displacement, former President Ram Nath Kovind said on Thursday. Speaking on the 32nd foundation day of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in New Delhi, Kovind stressed that while India has made progress, emerging vulnerabilities require urgent and collective attention. "Too often, informal sector workers endure un ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Days after a video of a rowdy-sheeter celebrating his birthday inside the prison and recording it on mobile phones went viral, a departmental inquiry has been initiated against seven officials of the central prison, Parappana Agrahara. The video shows Srinivasa, alias Gubacchi Seena, lodged at the central prison in connection with a murder case, celebrating his birthday with a bash.Seena, who allegedly murdered a rival in Jan, had attacked a Sarjapura police constable in Feb, promptin ...Read More >
Chandigarh: Union home and cooperation minister Amit Shah on Friday said that under the new criminal laws, any FIR registered in 2026 will be fully resolved within three years, thereby ensuring timely justice for all citizens. Addressing a gathering in Kurukshetra after inaugurating an exhibition on the three new criminal laws, Shah, who was in Haryana to chair multiple events, pointed out that the previous criminal laws were enacted by the British with the primary objective of maintaining thei ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Sep 29 (PTI) Incarcerated gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, a product of a gangster-terror network, had forayed into the world of crime when he was student of a college affiliated to the Panjab University in 2010. It is alleged that, Bishnoi and his supporters had opened fire at a rival contestant during the university student body polls, for which he spent three months in jail. He is a product of a gangster-terror nexus and has been named by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in seve ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Satish Golcha, a 1992-batch IPS officer, was appointed the new police commissioner of Delhi on Thursday, a day after Delhi CM Rekha Gupta was attacked at her residence. DG (homeguards) SBK Singh was holding the additonal charge of police chief since the incumbent Sanjay Arora retired on July 31.Considered to be a no-nonsense officer, Golcha was currently serving as Director General (prisons) in Delhi and is credited with restoring peace and normalcy in a jail which had been otherwise ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) Satish Golcha, an IPS officer of the 1992 batch, was on Thursday named the new Delhi Police Commissioner, an announcement that comes a day after a security breach and assault on Chief Minister Rekha Gupta by a visitor at her public hearing. Known as a no-nonsense and upright officer and recognised for his integrity and diligence, Golcha's appointment to the top post follows a tenure as the Director General (Prisons) for the Delhi government. With a reputation ...Read More >
VMPL New Delhi [India], August 14: Ellenox, India's largest venture studio, is accelerating its global push in enterprise AI development. In the past year, the company has grown its headcount by 50% over the last year, bringing in senior AI talent from Amazon and Google to power its next phase of expansion. Already delivering AI transformation for Fortune 50 leaders in fintech, cloud computing, consumer social, and sports-tech, Ellenox has built systems that replace costly call centers with na ...Read More >
These awards highlight the bravery, dedication, and selfless service of India's frontline forces, who continue to serve the nation with distinction in the face of adversity. The Ministry of Home Affairs on Thursday announced the list of bravehearts honoured with the Gallantry and Service medals in recognition of their exceptional bravery, distinguished service, and meritorious contributions to the nation. "The total of 1090 Personnel of Police, Fire, Home Guard & Civil Defence (HG&CD) and Corr ...Read More >
Bengaluru, August 14: Reacting to the cancellation of bail for actor Darshan, his partner Pavithra Gowda, and five other accused in the sensational fan murder case, the deceased fan Renukaswamy's father, Kashinath S. Shivanagowdru, said that his faith in getting justice for his son's death has grown stronger. Speaking to reporters, Kashinath S. Shivanagowdru, also known as Kashinathaiah, said with tears in his eyes, "My wife informed me about the cancellation of Darshan's bail. This development ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Following the cancellation of bail for actor Darshan, his partner Pavithra Gowda, and five other accused, the prosecution is preparing to take them into custody immediately. Anil Nishani, senior counsel who made submissions on behalf of the prosecution, stated on Thursday, "We are waiting for the copy of the judgement. As soon as we receive it, the accused will be taken into custody." Nishani further said, "We were confident that the accused's bail would be c ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 14 (PTI) The government on Thursday announced service medals for 1,090 police personnel of various central and state forces on the eve of Independence Day. According to a Union Home Ministry statement, 233 personnel have been awarded the Medal for Gallantry (GM), 99 personnel awarded President's Medal for Distinguished Service (PSM) and 758 have been decorated with the Medal for Meritorious Service (MSM). This includes medals for fire, home guard and civil defence and correction ...Read More >
Nagpur: In a heart-warming initiative, 800 brothers are set to adorn their wrists with rakhis prepared by Nagpur central jail's women inmates. The inmates will also tie rakhis on the wrists of prison personnel, fostering a symbolic bond of brotherhood in a unique celebration of rakshabandhan, informed DySP (prisons) Deepa Aagey. "Sweets and other eatables from the prison canteen would be made available on the day of rakshabandhan," she said.The Maharashtra prison dept has set up a dedicated stal ...Read More >
New Delhi: The death sentence of Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya, who was sentenced to death in Yemen, has been postponed for the time being. She was to be executed by shooting today, July 16. According to media reports, activist groups and influential religious leaders intervened in the matter, after which the death sentence of Nimisha Priya was postponed. Earlier, many efforts were also made at the diplomatic level to save Nimisha from the death penalty. There is also news that the victim's family ...Read More >
New Delhi, The Supreme Court on Tuesday said prisoners, including disabled ones, not being provided "preferred or costly food items" in jails was not a violation of fundamental rights. A bench of Justices J B Pardiwala and R Mahadevan said the right to life under Article 21 of the Constitution extends to all prisoners, however, it did not confer a right to demand personalised or luxurious food choices. "Mere non-supply of preferred or costly food items cannot ipso facto be treated as a violati ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued guidelines for prisoners with disabilities across all prisons in Tamil Nadu, as it directed that prisons must be equipped with disability-friendly infrastructure such as accessible toilets, ramps, etc. "The denial of accessibility and essential care to persons with disabilities incarcerated in prisons amounts to violation of fundamental rights under Articles 14 (right to equality) and 21 (right to life and liberty) of the Constitution," said a two- ...Read More >
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