The prisoners expressed their belief in unity, stating that "all gods are one," reflecting a spirit of religious harmony during the auspicious festival. Navratri is being celebrated in several parts of the country.
Most of the people were killed in a stampede as inmates attempted to escape Congo's overcrowded Makala Central Prison, which holds over 12,000 inmates. Congo's justice minister Constant Mutamba called it a 'premediated act of sabotage' and promised a stern response.
In a dramatic escalation of student protests in Bangladesh, demonstrators stormed a jail in Narsingdi, freeing hundreds of inmates and setting the facility on fire. A police officer confirmed the incident, and a resident witnessed prisoners fleeing with their belongings.
The two deceased inmates were arrested in different cases under POCSO Act on June 29. Both of them died by suicide on Tuesday, the police said.
At least seven female inmates were being treated at a Tegucigalpa hospital for gunshot and knife wounds, employees there said.
Uttar Pradesh: Around 104 inmates have cleared the Class 10th and 12th UP Board Examination this year. The exam result was declared today.
Among the 128 prisoners, 73 were UTP and 55 were convicts. A total of 82 -- 62 UTP and 20 convicts -- returned to Tihar jail, while four UTP returned to Rohini Jail and 42 prisoners -- seven UTP and 35 convicts -- returned to Mandoli jail.
Delhi jail authorities on video call facility: Jail authorities also filed a status report on the plea moved by Natasha Narwal and others.
The visits -- allowed for prisoners exhibiting good conduct -- will last for two hours and the department has designated a separate room with an attached bathroom, the official said.
On the occasion of World Suicide Prevention Day, ADGP Jail PK Sinha said that the unique move is aimed at putting a stop to bribery, drugs and other illegal activities in the jails.
Gopalganj jail Superintendent Amit Kumar said 86 prisoners were confirmed to have tested positive for Covid on Monday.
As per the data released by the district civil hospital, 35 inmates were found positive for the infection on Saturday, while 98 others were found infected on Sunday.
Over 100 inmates of Lucknow jail fell ill after they were administered the wrong medicine. The condition of 22 prisoners is said to be serious and they have been admitted to the jail hospital.
The Afghan government has suspended the release of the last batch of Taliban inmates over their involvement in serious crimes, it was reported on Tuesday.
A chance COVID-19 testing in Gujarat's Sabarmati Central Jail found at least eight inmates positive for the disease after an undertrial insisted on bail to be sent home.
Several inmates were injured when a clash broke out between them inside jail number 4 of the Tihar prison in New Delhi, officials said on Sunday.
State Minister Siddharth Nath Singh on Thursday said that the government will take strict action against the inmates who are breaking rules inside the Unnao jail.
Male inmates have had a functional semi-open and open jail for quite some time.
In a suspected case of food poisoning, at least 81 inmates of Byculla women's prison were admitted to the J J Hospital in Mumbai on Friday after they complained of nausea, vomiting and loose motions, hospital sources said.
Jakarta: Around 25 to 30 inmates escaped from a crowded prison in Indonesia's Sumatra Island on Sunday following a riot.The inmates, who were at the Labuhan Ruku prison, located over 120 km from North Sumatra
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