Archive · 25 Jul 2026
PSHRC Committee Visits Amritsar Central Jail
The Amritsar core committee of the Punjab State Human Rights Commission visited the Central Jail to review security and prisoners' rights.
They found that the jail is overcrowded, with 4,700 inmates against a capacity of 2,200.
About 75% of the inmates are undertrials.
The committee recommended installing 5G-compatible jammers and more sniffer dogs to stop drug smuggling.
They also noted a shortage of staff and medical personnel.
The committee suggested recruiting more staff and improving medical facilities.
The jail administration promised to respond to these recommendations.
PSHRC committee visited Amritsar Central Jail to review security and prisoners' rights.
Jail houses 4,700 inmates against a capacity of 2,200, with 75% being undertrials.
Committee recommended 5G-compatible jammers and more sniffer dogs to curb drug smuggling.
Shortage of staff and medical personnel highlighted as key issues.
Committee suggested recruiting more staff and improving medical facilities.
- Who
- Amritsar core committee of the Punjab State Human Rights Commission (PSHRC)
- What
- Visited Central Jail and recommended security and staffing improvements
- When
- July 25
- Where
- Amritsar Central Jail
- Why
- To review jail security, prisoners’ human rights, and other administrative challenges
Jail Administration
PSHRC Committee
Security Measures
Jail Administration
Existing security measures are adequate, but 5G-compatible jammers and more sniffer dogs are needed.
PSHRC Committee
Current security measures are insufficient and require immediate upgrades.
Staffing Issues
Jail Administration
The current staffing levels are manageable despite the high inmate-to-guard ratio.
PSHRC Committee
The staffing levels are critically low and need immediate attention.
- Jail Capacity
- 2,200 inmates
- Current Inmates
- 4,700
- Undertrials
- 75%
- Security Challenges
- Drug smuggling
- Recommended Measures
- 5G-compatible jammers, additional sniffer dogs, video conferencing
- Key Issues
- Shortage of manpower, vacant medical posts