Punjab State Commission for Scheduled Castes Chairman Jasvir Singh Garhi today visited the New District Jail in Nabha and inspected various facilities being provided to inmates as per the jail manual. He issued directions to safeguard the dignity and rights of every prisoner.
During his visit, Garhi inspected different sections of the jail complex and interacted with inmates to assess their living conditions and listened to their grievances and concerns. He also reviewed the food arrangements, healthcare services, sanitation and other welfare measures being provided to prisoners.
While interacting informally with the media, Garhi stated that the Punjab Government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, was committed to creating a conducive environment for the reformation and rehabilitation of inmates in prisons. Garhi said he would visit all jails across the state to review facilities being provided to inmates. He said this initiative had commenced from the New District Jail in Nabha. He also obtained information regarding jail administration from Jail Superintendent Inderjit Singh Kahlon.
Garhi directed the jail authorities to ensure that all facilities and legal rights were provided to inmates in accordance with the provisions of the jail manual. He emphasised that discrimination against prisoners in any form would not be tolerated and the dignity and rights of every inmate must be protected.
Jail Superintendent Kahlon apprised Garhi about the functioning of the prison and various reformative and welfare activities being undertaken for inmates. Expressing satisfaction, Garhi said if any individual had committed a mistake for any reason, he should continue to receive his due rights within the framework of the law to help him reform himself.
Deputy Jail Superintendent Harpreet Singh Rai, District Social Justice and Empowerment Officer Jasvir Kaur, Tehsil Welfare Officer Inayat Walia and Tehsildar Baljit Singh were also present on the occasion.
