Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh, December 27-
Punjab Jails Minister Laljit Singh Bhullar, on Friday, highlighted the significant strides being made by the Prisons Department in fortifying security measures and improving prisoner rehabilitation during 2024.
"Government is establishing a Rs.100 crore high-security jail near Ludhiana, spanning over 50 acres. Once completed, this facility will accommodate 300 high-risk prisoners," said S. Laljit Singh Bhullar, reiterating the government's commitment to strengthening prison infrastructure.
Giving further details, the Cabinet Minister informed that the department has prioritized technology integration, with AI-based CCTV surveillance being implemented in eight central jails to detect contraband throws, wall scaling and unauthorized mobile usage. This system will be extended to six more jails. Similarly, the V-Kavach jammers are in the process of being installed across 12 sensitive jails, building upon the successful implementation at Central Jail Bathinda, which also received an additional CRPF company for enhanced security.
To modernize communication while preventing illegal mobile usage, the Jails Minister said, more than 750 inmate calling systems are being installated.