Odisha approves action plan for modernization of prisons, Jharpada and Choudwar jails to get 20 body cameras

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Published By : Prameya News Bureau | July 16, 2021 IST

Bhubaneswar, July 16: Odisha government today approved action plan 2021-2022 for modernization of prisons. As per the plan, deep search metal detectors will be procured for all circle jails, district jails and few sensitive jails in the first phase. This will help in the detection of concealed mobile phones, chargers and SIM cards. Similarly, a pilot project has been approved for procurement and use of 20 body-worn cameras (Choudwar and Bhubaneswar) for the first time. In subsequent phases, it can be expanded to other jails after assessment of utility. Body cameras would be extremely helpful to keep a secret watch on the activities of hard-core criminals and suspects inside the prisons. Considering the overpopulation of jails and noticeable climatic changes in recent years, the Directorate of Prisons and Correctional Services has proposed for provisioning of sunstroke wards within existing hospitals. The government has approved the installation of air conditioners in these sun stroke wards towards the healthcare of prisoners during extreme summer as well as during treatment of seriously ailing patients. Besides new hospitals are going to be constructed at Bhubaneswar with 20 beds and at Padmapur, Jagatsinghpur, Sorada and G.Udayagiri with 10 beds each in 2021-2022.

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