
Dimapur, December 12 (MExN): Governor of Nagaland, PB Acharya held a meeting with various government departments, including the Advocate General of Nagaland, to discuss about the jail administration in the State.
The Governor directed all departments concerned to ensure that the under-trial prisoners are not kept in the jails for prolong periods. A separate mechanism for getting them released quickly should be activated, he stated, according to a press release from PRO to the Governor.
Acharya further directed the departments concerned to work out the modalities where petty criminals or criminals involved in minor crimes can be released at the earliest and that legal aid should be provided to all criminals who cannot afford lawyers. Maintaining that the welfare of prisoners and their physical and mental health are very important, he urged for sports and games facilities to be provided to the prisoners.
The Governor also mentioned that Jan Dhan Yoajana and Rs. 1 premium insurance should be opened for all prisoners.