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Overcrowding in Uttarakhand Jails: 5521 Prisoners Lodged Against 3541 Capacity

Uttarakhand Jails record

DAINIK NATION BUREAU/DEHRADUN Uttarakhand jails are overcrowded despite state is known as peaceful state. According to RTI information provided by the Prison Headquarters, a total of 5,521 prisoners are currently housed in the state’s 10 general jails, significantly exceeding the sanctioned capacity of 3,541. Additionally, 45 convicted prisoners are lodged in the Sampurnanand Camp Sitarganj open jail. RTI activist Nadeem ...

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