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“The issue which needs consideration is the fact that a lot of inmates require the facility of physiotherapy,” it said. more-inObserving that several inmates lodged in Tihar jail here require physiotherapy, the Delhi High Court has asked the Director General of Prisons to give details of the facilities, including the number of machines and trained physiotherapists, available at the prison. The court noted that while Hawara was being provided necessary medical and other facilities for his ailments, there were other inmates in jail who required physiotherapy. Hawara has sought special facilities for treatment of his back pain and spinal problems. Detailed affidavit“In this regard, a detailed affidavit will be filed by DG [Prisons] before the next date detailing the number of machines available for physiotherapy in the [Tihar] jail dispensary, whether they are in working condition and whether trained physiotherapist are available for the same,” it said..