BHOPAL: Jail department, which is generally ignored by the government, has now become a priority after the incident of jailbreak by SIMI under-trials. The work required for improvements in jail are being reviewed now. A proposal is being prepared regarding safety measures along with appointing staff in jails. Director General of police, jail department, Sanjay Chaudhary, in a meeting has urged officials to plan for streamlining of security in jails.
According to sources, a budget of Rs 5 crore was sanctioned for installing LED Televisions for the entertainment of jail inmates in jail. With the incident of jail break happening, the sanctioned fund will now be used for installing closed circuit television (CCTVs) in jail and also installing advanced devices to keep an eye on movements of jail inmates.
A consensus has been arrived on spending money on developmental works in jails. Sources said the government has asked finance department not to create obstacles in grant of budget to make jail arrangements stronger.
