Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Mar 16: DGP Prisons, J&K VK Singh visited Central Jail Naini, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh where 16 detenues from J&K are lodged.
He interacted with them to inquire about their health, etc.
Superintendent Naini Jail HB Singh, Medical Officer and other staff were present during the visit.
14 out of the 16 detenues were having no health related issues and two were under treatment for some minor health issues.
VK Singh was informed that the detenues are regularly having interaction with their relatives and regular health check-ups are conducted. In case(s) of health issues, the detenues are provided proper medication under supervision of Doctors.
At present 198 detenues from J&K are lodged in six jails of Uttar Pradesh.
Earlier this year, DGP Prisons J&K visited Uttar Pradesh Prison Headquarter, Central Jail Varanasi and District Jail Lucknow.