Chandigarh, 7 August:
In a significant step towards strengthening the functioning of jails and ensuring the holistic development of prisoners, Punjab Jails and Transport, Minister Sh. Laljit Singh Bhullar on Thursday handed over appointment letters here to three newly recruited officials of Prisons Department.
The new appointments include 02 Warder rank and 01 Group D employee, recruited on compassionate grounds. This shall contribute towards better functioning of the department.
These recruitments are part of the ongoing initiative by the Prisons Department to address manpower requirements and improve administrative efficiency across various jails in the state.
The Minister of Jails, while interacting with the appointees, highlighted the Punjab Government’s commitment to modernizing jail infrastructure and improving services for prisoners, including educational, vocational and welfare programs.
On this ocassion, IG Prisons Roop Kumar Arora congratulated the new appointees. He emphasised the critical role that each official plays in maintaining discipline, reforming inmates and supporting the overall functioning of the department.
