Open Jail to give prisoners a new home before release

Bhopal | Tuesday | 19th February, 2019

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So, they will be shifted into apartments in the Open Jail Colony for the last two years of their term. I am sure, many people, groups and NGOs will also come forward to help them once the initial step is taken," said Chaudhary.A committee headed by DG (jail) and comprising ADG (jail), DIG (jail) and superintendent of the jail concerned would identify the prisoners, who would be shifted to the Open Jail. The open jail, which will be sixth in the state, would be ready by this month-end. Before their release, the jail administration wants them to seamlessly integrate with the society outside. "Ten to 20 prisoners, who have served 12 years in jail, would be shifted in the 2 BHK houses..