The Patna High Court has directed Bihar's Chief Secretary to align state prison laws with the central Model Prison Manual within nine months. Read the full details of the PIL and judicial order.
Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria visited Burail Jail, reviewing food quality, healthcare, and vocational training. He stressed rehabilitation and expediting legal processes for undertrials. Read more.
Kochi district administration prepares a 2-day action plan to relocate 117 vulnerable inmates after government denies renewal and High Court orders immediate shift. Details inside.
Jharkhand High Court demands action against senior jail officials after viral video exposes security failures at Birsa Munda Central Jail. Next hearing in a fortnight.
Chilling details emerge as Michele Reiner emailed Texas death row inmate Nanon Williams hours before she and husband Rob were killed. The delayed message reveals a haunting twist. Read the full story.
An 85-year-old man facing POCSO charges was brutally assaulted by another inmate inside Alappuzha District Jail. The incident raises serious questions about inmate safety and prison security.
In a major crackdown, Bengaluru prison authorities seized 25 mobile phones and 30 SIM cards from inmates. The surprise raid highlights ongoing security challenges. Read the full details.
A major security lapse at Amravati Central Jail saw a life convict leaving with a pen drive containing sensitive prison data. The 19-day delay in reporting raises serious questions. Read the full investigation.
A viral video from Kalaburagi Central Prison shows inmates drinking & gambling, sparking a major security review. DGP Alok Kumar conducted a surprise inspection. Full details inside.
A 35-year-old undertrial prisoner in Parbhani district jail died by suicide, using a shawl. He was facing murder charges and was under psychiatric care. The incident raises serious questions about prison oversight and mental health protocols.
NIA files a second chargesheet in the 2023 Bengaluru prison radicalisation case linked to LeT, naming a psychiatrist, a suspended cop, and a mother. Total accused now 12. Read the full details.
A violent clash erupted in Chennai's Puzhal prison between two undertrials in the K Armstrong murder case. An assistant jailer was injured while intervening. Details inside.
A clash between inmate groups at Gurdaspur Central Jail left one prisoner with a head injury. SSP Aditya deployed heavy police force to control the situation. Read the full report.
A high-level investigation is underway at Kalaburagi Central Prison following serious allegations of gambling, bribery, and a viral video. DG Alok Kumar to visit on Jan 3. Details inside.
A violent clash erupted inside Chennai's Puzhal Central Prison between two undertrials linked to BSP leader Armstrong's murder. An assistant jailer was injured. Read the full details.
The NIA has charged three more individuals, including a police officer and a doctor, in the 2023 Bengaluru prison radicalisation case linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba. Read the full details of the conspiracy.
CCTV captures a masked man throwing packets containing mobile phones and suspected drugs into Belagavi's Hindalaga Central Jail, raising serious security concerns. Police investigation underway.
Karnataka DGP Alok Kumar reveals prison main gates are the primary breach point for banned mobiles. Over 100 phones seized in recent drives. Read about the crackdown plan.
A major security operation at Mandya District Prison involving 84 police and prison staff found no banned substances. The 1.5-hour search ensures inmate safety. Read the full report.
A remand prisoner at Mattancherry sub-jail assaulted two assistant prison officers, causing fractures. The accused, Thanzeer, threatened to kill them post-release. Read the full details.
DGP Alok Kumar inspected Mangaluru District Prison, citing overcrowding at 170% capacity. He revealed plans for AI surveillance and stricter vigilance to curb contraband. Read more.
After 14 years in jail, Shakuntala Lamchini was reunited with her family in Kolkata, thanks to a nationwide search by HAM radio volunteers. Read this heartwarming story of perseverance and community effort.
Security heightened at Ludhiana Central Jail after a violent inmate clash left officials hurt. 24 inmates booked, investigation underway. Read the latest updates on the prison safety review.
Foreign courts deny India's extradition pleas citing poor prison conditions. New data shows 5.3L inmates in 2023, with 120% occupancy. Better reporting can reform justice. Read more.
In a major crackdown, Bengaluru's Parappana Agrahara prison saw its largest-ever seizure of 30 mobile phones. Authorities have registered 10 FIRs for illegal activities. Read the full report.
An internal probe reveals the violent Ludhiana Central Jail uprising, which injured the superintendent and staff, stems from a feud linked to gangster Jaggu Bhagwanpuria. 24 inmates charged.
A 27-year-old murder undertrial, Vishal Kamble, succumbed to injuries after being assaulted with a floor tile by two inmates at Yerawada Central Prison. Police have added murder charges. Read the full details.
Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara clarifies viral prison videos are from BJP's tenure. Data reveals 153 cases registered for banned items in prisons over two years. Read the full story.
PSHRC member Jitender Singh Shunty conducted a thorough inspection of Ludhiana Central Jail, assessing inmate facilities, food quality, and disaster preparedness. Read the key findings and directives.
A series of security lapses at Ludhiana's Central Jail, including inmate escapes and a suicide, have put Punjab's prison system under intense scrutiny. Read the full investigation.