STATE-OF-THE-ART AI-CAMERAS TO BOLSTER PRISON SECURITY MEASURES: LALJIT SINGH BHULLAR
JAIL MINISTER CONDUCTS SURPRISE INSPECTION OF RUPNAGAR AND KAPURTHALA JAILS
Chandigarh, May 16:
Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann-led Punjab Government has taken a significant step to install Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based ultra-modern cameras in Punjab’s jails to further strengthen security systems. This initiative will enable 24×7 surveillance of various activities including illegal drug use and mobile phone usage in the state’s jails.
Punjab Jail Minister S. Laljit Singh Bhullar today conducted surprise inspections of the Central Jails in Rupnagar and Kapurthala. He said that the Punjab government is taking stringent measures to prevent the illegal use of mobile phones and criminal activities in the state’s prisons and is equipping Punjab jails with the latest security devices.
The Jail Minister instructed officials and staff to perform their duties with complete vigilance, warning that strict action would be taken against any government employee or inmate caught using or supplying drugs in jail. While directing them to completely control drugs, mobile phones and other objectionable materials in jails, he stressed that negligence of duty would not be tolerated under any circumstances.
Reaffirming the commitment to completely eliminate criminal activities from the jails, S. Laljit Singh Bhullar informed that jammers are being installed across all jails in the state, with the entire process being completed following the Chief Minister’s approval.
The Cabinet Minister clarified that strict action would be taken against any officer or employee involved in illegal activities, mentioning that officials involved in illegal activities at Sangrur Jail were recently subjected to severe action. He also urged the entire jail staff of the state to ensure they fulfill their responsibilities with honesty and dedication.
S. Laljit Singh Bhullar said that the Mann government is continuously working toward rehabilitating prisoners to make them good citizens. The Punjab government is committed to reintegrating prisoners into mainstream society as constructive citizens, he added.
During his visit, the Cabinet Minister conducted a thorough inspection of the jails, listened to problems faced by inmates and gathered detailed information about healthcare facilities in the jails hospital, food provisions and other services.
S. Bhullar listened to the problems of other prisoners including women inmates and took stock of the goods manufactured by the prisoners in the Kapurthala Jail Factory and also inaugurated the sports stadium prepared in the jail.
