Srinagar, Nov 5: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday chaired a high-level review meeting of the Prisons Department at the Lok Bhavan here, an official spokesman said.
The meeting discussed ways to strengthen prison security and management protocols across Jammu and Kashmir.
During the meeting, the Lieutenant Governor took a detailed review of the functioning of prisons, security arrangements, infrastructure, and welfare measures for inmates.
He directed the officials to further strengthen security protocols, ensure strict surveillance and monitoring, and adopt modern technology to make the prison system more secure, transparent and efficient.
The LG also stressed on improving management practices, maintaining discipline, and ensuring humane treatment and rehabilitation of prisoners as per the rules.
Senior officers of the Prisons Department and other concerned departments attended the meeting.
