Mulaqat facility resumed in Jails

Srinagar 21 january (KNS):  Prisons Department, J&K has decided to resume mulaqat facility in Jails which was stopped as a precautionary measure to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in Jails. As per the order issued by the Directorate of Prisons, J&K, inmates shall be allowed to have one interview/mulaqat with their family members in a month and  the number of family members shall be limited by the Superintendent Jail in accordance with rules.

 As per the statement issued to KNS, Jail Superintendents shall ensure that necessary COVID-19 SOP/protocol is strictly followed. Family members are advised to carry COVID-19 negative test report (not older than 48 hours) with them for mulaqat purposes (KNS).

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