Coronavirus: Punjab govt may release 5800 prisoners
admin | 18 Mar 2020 02:57 PM (IST)
Punjab Jail Minister SS Randhawa: I have sent a proposal to Punjab government for release for 2800 inmates who are lodged in jails for petty crimes like snatching and 3000 criminals who were caught with small quantity drugs. Final decision yet to be taken. There are concerns that crime rate may go up after the release of these prisoners. State DGP&ADGP(jails) have discussed the issue with SPs & a decision will be taken accordingly. Also, we are sanitizing the jails as a preventive measure against corona.