The Punjab Prisons and Correctional Services Bill, 2026, aims to transform prisons into centres of reform, rehabilitation, and social reintegration, focusing on inmates' human rights, transparency, and security.
Opposition parties in Punjab have criticised the AAP government following the killing of a police officer and a jail incident, alleging a breakdown of law and order in the state.
Police in Roorkee are investigating the death of a 39-year-old man at a de-addiction centre, treating it as a suspicious murder case. The victim, who was undergoing treatment at the facility, was found with his throat slit, prompting a thorough investigation involving forensic analysis and questioning of staff and inmates.
Jharkhand's Leader of Opposition Babulal Marandi has accused officials of sexual exploitation of women in the state's prisons, alleging that the administration is trying to bury the evidence and shield those involved.
An investigation has been launched in Mizoram after it was discovered that 16 convicts were released from Lunglei district jail using forged documents. Police have apprehended 12 of the released convicts, and a special investigation team has been formed to probe the fraud.
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A convict serving a life sentence in Thane Central Jail allegedly assaulted a jail constable after being denied an unauthorised meeting with his brother at a court. The incident has led to the registration of a case against the inmate.
A 50-year-old undertrial prisoner in Thane, Maharashtra, died after complaining of chest pain and giddiness in Aadharwadi Central Jail, Kalyan. Police have registered an Accidental Death Report and are investigating the circumstances.
Dacoits dressed in undergarments committed multiple robberies in Mustafabad and Sithauli villages in Uttar Pradesh, holding families hostage and injuring several people.
Seventeen prisoners in Mizoram were allegedly fraudulently released from jail using forged court documents and fake release orders. Police have arrested two people in connection with the racket.
The Punjab Assembly has passed the Punjab Prisons and Correctional Services Bill, 2026, to modernise the prison system, and the Societies Registration (Punjab Amendment) Bill 2026, to enhance transparency and accountability of societies.
The Telangana Prisons Department is set to launch a Jail Museum in Hyderabad, offering visitors a unique 'life in prison' experience and insights into the history and functioning of prisons.
Bangladesh Police have issued a nationwide security alert following intelligence reports of potential militant attacks on key installations, including the parliament complex and places of worship.
A gang of dacoits, dressed only in undergarments, committed a series of robberies in two villages in Budaun, Uttar Pradesh, holding families hostage and assaulting residents.
Dacoits dressed only in undergarments terrorised villages in Uttar Pradesh, holding families hostage and assaulting them, including beating women for cooking chicken.
A violent clash between inmates at the Central Jail in Ludhiana resulted in serious injuries to the jail superintendent. The incident occurred during a routine check when inmates allegedly attacked jail officials and police personnel. The Punjab Jail Minister has sought a detailed report, and police have been deployed to restore order.
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A special court in Nagpur sentenced two men to five years of rigorous imprisonment for allegedly making threat calls to Union minister Nitin Gadkari in 2023 from a jail in Karnataka.
The Supreme Court has directed a Bengaluru court to expedite the hearing in the Renukaswamy murder case involving actor Darshan and others, expressing concern over the slow progress of the trial.
A Delhi court has granted the CBI's request to produce Amitabh Jhunjhunwala, a former executive of Reliance Anil Ambani Group (RAAG), before a Mumbai court in connection with an alleged bank loan fraud-linked money laundering case.
With all the talent involved, Bandar does look like it's aiming for something wild and exciting, notes Mayur Sanap.
A CAG report has revealed significant deficiencies in the management and security of prisons in Odisha, including shortages of staff, infrastructure, and equipment, raising concerns about the safety and welfare of inmates and the public.
Maoist leader Sabyasachi Panda, currently serving a life sentence in Berhampur Circle Jail, has successfully completed a Master's degree in Sociology from IGNOU. This achievement follows his earlier graduation through correspondence while incarcerated, highlighting his commitment to higher education despite his imprisonment.
A Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) report has revealed significant issues within Punjab's jail system, including overcrowding, inadequate infrastructure, and poor medical facilities.
A remand prisoner, Sarath Prasad, lodged at the Alappuzha District Jail, was found dead in his cell on Sunday, in what police suspect is a suicide. He had been arrested for allegedly attacking a doctor and was remanded to the jail on Friday. An investigation is underway.
A 55-year-old man, Ganesh Kashinath Pawar, accused in a cheque bounce case, died of a heart attack at Beed district jail in Maharashtra. He was in judicial custody after failing to appear in court.
Three prison officials in Bengaluru have been suspended after under-trial prisoners allegedly recorded and released videos from inside Parappana Agrahara Central Prison, exposing security lapses and making allegations against senior officials.
A Shiv Sena worker was murdered in Nanded, marking the fifth such incident in the city in three days, raising concerns about escalating violence.
Two minor girls and a woman escaped from a remand home in Morena district, Madhya Pradesh, after assaulting the warden and stealing the keys.
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An under-trial prisoner escaped from Kalahandi district jail in Odisha by scaling a 20-foot wall. An investigation is underway, and a search operation has been launched to recapture the escapee.
Punjab Jails Minister Ravjot Singh reviewed the functioning of the state prisons department and called for stronger measures to curb illegal activities in prisons. The meeting addressed overcrowding, high-risk prisoner management, and infrastructure improvements.
Three prison officials have been suspended following the release of videos allegedly recorded by inmates at Parappana Agrahara Central Prison, exposing security lapses and raising concerns about mobile phone access within the facility.
Delhi Police have arrested Ravi Malik, an alleged associate of the Kala Jathedi-Sampat Nehra gang, after he absconded for eight years in connection with an attempt to murder and armed robbery case.
The Centre's 'Support to Poor Prisoners' scheme has aided 458 prisoners unable to pay fines or secure bail. The scheme, launched in 2023, aims to provide financial assistance to those facing financial constraints.
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Three inmates, including two Pakistani nationals, escaped from a juvenile home in Jammu after allegedly attacking and injuring two police personnel. An investigation is underway to apprehend the escapees.
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The Supreme Court has directed all states and Union territories to provide updated details on jails, including capacity and overcrowding measures, by May 18, also seeking information on women's prisons and facilities for children of female inmates.
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