By: Megha Yadav | April 14, 2024
Family Meeting led to frustration at Yerwada Prison as relatives wait outdoors in sweltering heat
In accordance with this rule, inmates are allowed to meet their relatives on this particular day
A recently introduced calling facility now allows inmates to communicate with their relatives by following specific orders or rules
Because of COVID restrictions prisoners couldn't meet leaving families unable to visit their loved ones
Relatives were forced to sit on hot roads outside prison due to lack of proper seating at Yerwada prison
Pune is sizzling under a heatwave, with temperatures reaching a scorching 40.0 degrees Celsius according to the IMD
Relatives were compelled to seek refuge under shade amidst oppressive heat
Families of inmates were searching for comfort as authorities failed offering enough shelter
It is one of the oldest prisons yet it lacks one the most basic needs like proper seating for families