Dimapur, Dec. 12: At a meeting with various government departments, including the Advocate General of Nagaland, Governor PB Acharya directed all departments concerned to ensure that that under trial prisoners are not kept in jails for prolonged periods. A separate mechanism for getting them released quickly should be activated, he stated.
The Governor convened the meeting to discuss about the jail administration in the State, PRO to Governor said in a release on Monday. Acharya also directed the departments concerned to work out mechanisms whereby petty criminals involved in minor crimes can be released at the earliest and that legal aid be provided to all criminals who cannot afford lawyers. “The welfare of prisoners and their physical and mental health are very important and therefore sports and games facilities should be provided to them,” he said. The Governor also stated that Jan Dhan Yoajana and one-rupee premium insurance should be opened for all prisoners.
