Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, on Monday, said the state government is preparing a comprehensive blueprint for beefing up the security in jails on scientific lines.
Mann, who inspected the district jail Kapurthala on Monday, said the state government has already installed high-powered Jammers, door metal detectors and other equipment besides providing vehicles for the department to update the security system in the jails. He, however, said to ensure a foolproof security system strenuous efforts are afoot.
The chief minister said based on requests of the jail authorities more CCTV cameras along with hi-end techniques will be installed in the jails to further beef up security in jails.
Underlining the need to strictly check the supply of drugs and mobiles in the jails, the CM directed the officers to take every step to curb this illegal practice. He said security of the jails was the prime concern of the state government and no compromise can be made in this regard.
Mann also called upon jail inmates to join the mainstream by shunning their shady past. While expressing concern over the reports of lack of health facilities to jail inmates, he said the state government is committed to overcoming this problem.
The CM said soon the medical staff will be permanently stationed in the jails to treat the inmates in case of emergency. Likewise, he said new ambulances will also be deployed in the jail premises so that they could be utilised whenever there is such a need.
Mann also addressed the jail inmates via Radio Ujala set up for their entertainment. He said the Punjab government has sought reports from all jails about the jail inmates who are not having financial support to deposit the bonds, so that they can be helped for joining the mainstream.
Mann also said that the new video conference rooms are being set up in jails for virtual hearing, so that court proceedings are put on fast track.