Authorities told to ensure secure, morally sound environment at Chittoor sub-jail

SP V.N. Manikanta Chandolu interacting with the inmates at Chittoor sub-jail on Sunday.
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Chittoor Superintendent of Police V.N. Manikanta Chandolu convened a coordination meeting with police and prison officials on the Chittoor sub-jail premises on Sunday to discuss inmate rights, jail staff performance, and financial and security concerns

The SP emphasised the significance of prisons as an integral part of the democratic system and the government. The prison authorities and staff informed the SP of the stringent regulations in place at the sub-jail to ensure the safety of prisoners. The SP urged them to provide inmates with a secure and morally sound environment.

The meeting discussed security measures at the sub-jail, including CCTV surveillance, night security protocols, and staff vigilance. The meeting also addressed the grievances of the prisoners, including their health problems.

The SP underscored the importance of health services, psychological counselling, and prisoner rehabilitation. The prison staff was encouraged to interact positively with inmates and inform them of the available rehabilitation opportunities.

Mr. Chandolu discussed the special training programs for skill development and yoga and meditation sessions conducted periodically for the inmates to help transform the prisoners’ lives and promote harmony.

District Jail Superintendent Venugopal Reddy and Jailors Shankara Rao, Appalanarayana, Kumaraswamy, and other staff participated in the review meeting.