Kupwara : In accordance with the directions of NALSA & J&K Legal Services Authority, the Jail Inspection of District Jail Kupwara, was conducted by Ms. Shazia Tabasum, Chairperson, District Legal Services Authority/ Pr. District & Sessions Judge, Kupwara today.
The object of the inspection was to take stock of health and hygienic conditions of jail inmates, condition of barracks, washrooms and other related issues required for the wellbeing of the inmates.
The Chairperson was accompanied by Chief Prosecution Officer, Kupwara, Chief Administrative Officer, Assistant LADC, Kupwara, and other officials of DLSA Kupwara. The Superintendent District Jail Kupwara welcomed the Chairperson DLSA Kupwara.
The Chairperson thereafter inspected the jail premises to review the prevalent condition and the state of prisoners lodged therein. The quality of food & water, medical facilities, conditions of washrooms, and spacing within the barracks was also inspected.
The Chairperson also interacted with the prisoners placed in different barracks and inquired about their health and the quality of food and water provided to them. She also inspected the facilities available at Video Conferencing Hall, Medical Clinic, Legal Aid Clinic and cooking area of the jail.
The Chairperson also inquired about the condition of jail inmates whose trial is pending outside the District and stressed upon the Jail Visiting Lawyers and PLVs to record the grievances of jail inmates for early redressal and timely action.
