Srinagar, Jun 24 (KNS): V.K. Singh, IPS, Director General of Police (Prisons) today paid a visit to Central Jail Jammu, Kotbhalwal and District Jail, Amphalla to review the security of these jails and to assess the services and training opportunities provided to the inmates. Sr. Superintendent Central Jail Jammu, Kotbhalwal, Dinesh Sharma/Superintendent District Jail Jammu, Saleem Ahmad Beig, other Officer of the Jail & CRPF besides Medical Officers were present during these visits. The DGP Prisons inspected all barracks, CCTV Control rooms, hospitals, reformation blocks, kitchen& other sections in both the Jails. He interacted with the inmates regarding basic facilities available to them &educational/vocational programmes running in the Jails. He asked the Jail Superintendents to take necessary measures for improving the facilities in Jails and passed instructions for further toning up the efficiency and management. The Director General was very happy to note the progress made in reformatory activities & asked the Superintendents to upgrade these programmes for the welfare of inmates.
The DG took a Darbar of the Prisons staff and attended to their grievances.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp ChannelHe emphasized that prisons are not just detention centers but correctional homes as well and as such the staff must put in their best efforts to ensure fool proof security and quality correctional programmes. He asked the staff to work together with more dedication towards the Departmental objectives.
During his visit to District Jail, Amphalla he visited the Departmental Museum located inside the jail where Prison related artifacts & historic documents are preserved. He passed on spot directions to the Technical wing to improve the infrastructure of female block in Amphalla jail.
The Director General discussed the general health condition of inmates and Diet with the Medical Officers in both the Jails & checked the quality of food being provided to the inmates. He reviewed the ongoing construction works& asked the concerned to ensure quality & pace.
Later today, he visited Retail Outlet of the Department ‘Sudhar Bikri Kendra’ located adjacent to District Jail Amphalla where Prison manufacture goods are put to sale. (KNS)