MYSURU: Among the oldest prisons in Karnataka, Mysuru Central Jail is now all set for a security upgrade. The authorities are planning to construct watch towers inside the complex. The watchtowers are anticipated to add enamel to the prison security. “The building of watchtowers is part of the overall procedure to upgrade security on the prison,” officials on the prison mentioned.
The Mysuru Central Jail is the largest prison in South Karnataka. Spread throughout 21 acres in 1862, when the Mysuru kingdom was underneath the colonial yoke, the prison complex is positioned on the northern finish of Ashoka Road. The building of watchtowers is the first major initiative to improve security on the prison complex in its 156-year historical past. Although the prison is enclosed inside of 20-foot top partitions, stories of narcotics equivalent to marijuana and cellphones being smuggled into it have raised questions about the security on the complex. An inmate had also controlled an escape through boarding the meals van, regardless that he was nabbed later.
The prison authorities are making ready a suggestion at the plan to construct watchtowers, which they will submit to their superiors. The prison authorities have enlisted the assistance of the general public works division to draft the proposal to construct watchtowers, which can arise on all 4 corners of the jail.
Chief superintendent of prisons PV Anand Reddy showed to TOI that there were plans to construct watchtowers. “We are still in the initial phases of planning. PWD officials are helping us get ready the proposal. The watchtowers might be a part of the overall plan to toughen security on the prison,” mentioned Reddy.
Meanwhile, prison authorities also have plans of enterprise renovating work sheds inside the jail premises. “The sheds are very small and can't accommodate the trainees,” assets mentioned.
Having housed those accused of terrorist actions among different notorious criminals, Mysuru Central Jail is nowadays confronted with a scarcity of body of workers. “The capability of the prison is 560, but it's housing 900 inmates, together with girls. The sanctioned energy for body of workers is 80, but just about 50% of the posts are lying vacant,” assets mentioned.
The Mysuru Central Jail is the largest prison in South Karnataka. Spread throughout 21 acres in 1862, when the Mysuru kingdom was underneath the colonial yoke, the prison complex is positioned on the northern finish of Ashoka Road. The building of watchtowers is the first major initiative to improve security on the prison complex in its 156-year historical past. Although the prison is enclosed inside of 20-foot top partitions, stories of narcotics equivalent to marijuana and cellphones being smuggled into it have raised questions about the security on the complex. An inmate had also controlled an escape through boarding the meals van, regardless that he was nabbed later.
The prison authorities are making ready a suggestion at the plan to construct watchtowers, which they will submit to their superiors. The prison authorities have enlisted the assistance of the general public works division to draft the proposal to construct watchtowers, which can arise on all 4 corners of the jail.
Chief superintendent of prisons PV Anand Reddy showed to TOI that there were plans to construct watchtowers. “We are still in the initial phases of planning. PWD officials are helping us get ready the proposal. The watchtowers might be a part of the overall plan to toughen security on the prison,” mentioned Reddy.
Meanwhile, prison authorities also have plans of enterprise renovating work sheds inside the jail premises. “The sheds are very small and can't accommodate the trainees,” assets mentioned.
Having housed those accused of terrorist actions among different notorious criminals, Mysuru Central Jail is nowadays confronted with a scarcity of body of workers. “The capability of the prison is 560, but it's housing 900 inmates, together with girls. The sanctioned energy for body of workers is 80, but just about 50% of the posts are lying vacant,” assets mentioned.
Watchtowers planned at Mysuru Central Jail
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