Punjab Prisons Hit Record Overcrowding
Punjab's prisons are facing severe overcrowding, with 44 jails housing regarding 90 percent more inmates than their combined capacity, according to 24NewsHD TV.
Punjab's prisons are facing severe overcrowding, with 44 jails housing regarding 90 percent more inmates than their combined capacity, according to 24NewsHD TV.
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- While 704 prisoners are under the age of 18, the figures show that 71, 520 men and 1, 718 women are at present incarcerated in Punjab's prisons.
- While the total capacity stands at 39, 304, there are at present 74, 118 prisoners in jails throughout Punjab, including Lahore.
- Central Jail Rawalpindi has the largest prison population, with 8, 329 inmates against a capacity of only 2, 174.
- Of the total prison population, 59, 586 inmates are under trial and 16, 131 have been convicted.
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Latest data demonstrates the highest pressure in prisons in Lahore, Rawalpindi and Faisalabad. Sources remarked the overcrowded conditions are additionally contributing to the spread of different diseases among inmates.
While the total capacity stands at 39, 304, there are at present 74, 118 prisoners in jails throughout Punjab, including Lahore. Punjab Unveils Modern Digital Prison Inspection System.
Both prisons in Lahore are holding more than twice the number of inmates they were designed for.
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Meanwhile, the rise in the number of prisoners in Lahore has additionally renewed worries over the need for new prison facilities. A proposal for a new jail in the city has remained pending for the past ten years.
Sources remarked the prison population has climbed by more than 20, 000 over the past three years, further worsening overcrowding and placing extra pressure on existing facilities. Stay Connected with ProPakistani. Obtain the latest news and stories wherever you prefer. Follow on Google Discover.
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