Coronavirus: Punjab Jail Minister Sukhjinder Randhawa proposes to release 5800 inmates
In the wake of coronavirus, Punjab Jail Minister Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa on Wednesday sent a proposal to the Punjab government for the release of 2,800 inmates who are lodged in jails for petty crimes like snatching and 3000 criminals who were caught with small quantity drugs. Meanwhile, the final decision is yet to be taken.
Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa was quoted by news agency ANI as saying: "There are concerns that crime rate may go up after the release of these prisoners. State DGP & ADGP (jails) have discussed the issue with SPs and a decision will be taken accordingly. Also, we are sanitizing the jails as a preventive measure against."
Likewise, the School Education Department and administrative bodies of other private educational institutes were asked to postpone the examinations. The gathering at any function at marriage palaces must not increase beyond 50 persons.
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