It was a historic occasion at District Jail Jammu where Hon’ble Justice Tashi Rabstan inaugurated ‘Jail Products Display Unit’ within the Amphalla Jail and thereafter attended a cultural programme that was presented by the prisoners. Vice Chancellor University of Jammu Prof. M.K. Dhar, Principal & District Sessions Judge Jammu Vinod Koul Chatterji in the presence of DGP Prisons V.K. Singh, IPS witnessed the programme. 600 odd inmates and large number of prison staff and CRPF personnel also witnessed the event besides family members of some of the prisoners/inmates. Though the theme of the program was the Independence Day but it reflected the huge talent of the prisoners that has been channelized by the prison authorities.
In his welcome address, Jail Superintendent Mirza Saleem Beig highlighted the activities going on in the Prison and the efforts being made for the reformation of prisoners through different vocational training programs and educational courses. DGP Prisons V.K. Singh, IPS in his address underlined the recent steps being taken for the improvement of Prison administration, welfare of prisoners besides increasing cultural activities & vocational training. Chief Guest Hon’ble Justice Tashi Rabstan appreciated the prisoners for the diverse talent displayed during cultural program besides their talent in drawing and painting. He urged them to occupy knowledge skills available in prison and select at-least one activity to keep themselves busy so that they feel no hindrance in their social re-adjustment once they are released.
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