Tihar Jail to present inmates lemons, warmth shields as summer season approaches

Delhi is at the moment within the grip of a heatwave, with the utmost temperature already anticipated to cross 40 levels on Monday.

The India Meteorological Division has issued a yellow warning for a heatwave.

A jail official mentioned the anti-heat measures are part of their seasonal plan.

“Be it summer season or winter, we observe a correct plan for the inmates in accordance with the Tihar Jail guide. We are going to present two lemons on daily basis to every inmate for 3 months April, Could, and June to assist maintain their our bodies hydrated,” the official informed PTI.

A ample amount of Oral Rehydration Answer has been procured to maintain prisoners hydrated, he added.

The jail authorities have additionally deliberate to put in heat-resistant sheets contained in the cells to assist preserve the temperature a number of levels decrease.

“These sheets are very useful throughout the summer season as they maintain the cell temperature regular and permit air circulation,” the individual mentioned.

Established in 1958, Tihar Jail is one in all India’s largest jail complexes, comprising 9 prisons unfold over greater than 400 acres together with one jail in Rohini and 6 in Mandoli.

Positioned in West Delhi, Tihar is near the Tilak Nagar and Hari Nagar areas of the town. Initially designed to deal with roughly 10,025 inmates, it at the moment accommodates over 19,000, resulting in extreme overcrowding.

In the meantime, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has introduced plans to shift Tihar Jail to the outskirts of the town, allocating ₹10 crore within the 2025–26 funds for surveys and consultancy providers associated to the relocation.

The official mentioned that no inmate is handled as “particular” contained in the jail.

“We strictly observe the jail guide. We do not present any particular services to any of the inmates. Nevertheless, we intently monitor inmates aged 60 and above. Docs test them day by day,” he mentioned.

Inmates get solely room-temperature water, and no water coolers are allowed contained in the premises.

“Nevertheless, inmates should purchase chilly water from the canteen as wanted. Chilly or sizzling water is supplied solely on the instructions of a health care provider or by court docket orders,” the official mentioned.

Of the 16 jails, Jail No 6 and Jail No 16 are meant for jeeping feminine inmates.

In keeping with sources, the present inmate inhabitants far exceeds the capability throughout a number of jails:

Jail No 1: Capability 565, accommodating over 2,000

Jail No 2: Capability 455, accommodating over 600

Jail No 3: Capability 740, accommodating over 2,000

Jail No 4: Capability 740, accommodating over 3,000

Jail No 5: Capability 750, accommodating over 1,000

Jail No 6 : Capability 400, accommodating over 500

Jail No 7: Capability 350, accommodating over 500

Jail No 8: Capability 600, accommodating over 1,100

Jail No 9: Capability 600, accommodating over 900

Jail No 10 : Capability 1,050, accommodating over 2,000

Jail No 11: Capability 700, accommodating over 800

Jail No 12: Capability 980, accommodating over 1,000

Jail No 13: Capability 980, accommodating over 1,300

Jail No 14: Capability 588, accommodating 300

Jail No 15: Capability 248, accommodating 108

Jail No 16 : Capability 280, accommodating 200

In keeping with sources, there are 22 kids in Jail No 6 and eight in Jail No 16.

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