9 months ago
Tihar Jail Upgrades Barracks for Fugitive Economic Offenders
Imagine a jail in India that is getting ready to house important people who have run away after committing financial crimes.
To make sure these people are treated well, like in other countries, the jail is adding new things.
They are putting in showers, Western-style toilets, and nicer bathrooms in two special rooms.
These rooms are separate and have good ventilation.
This is being done because people from the UK visited the jail and British courts have asked about how prisoners are kept.
The goal is to show that the jail meets good standards for treating prisoners fairly and safely.
Tihar Jail has upgraded two special barracks in Jail No. 7 to accommodate approximately 20 fugitive economic offenders.
The upgraded barracks now feature bathing showers, Western-style toilets, wash basins, and tiled bathrooms.
These improvements align with the United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners.
The upgrades follow a visit by a UK Crown Prosecution Service team concerned about prison conditions during extradition cases.
Tihar Jail administration has prepared these facilities under the supervision of the Union Home Ministry.
- Who
- Tihar Jail authorities, with oversight from the Union Home Ministry
- What
- Upgraded two special barracks with Western-style toilets, showers, and other facilities
- Where
- Jail No. 7, Tihar Jail, Delhi
- When
- Prior to a UK CPS team visit in July and ongoing
- Why
- To prepare for the potential accommodation of fugitive economic offenders and to comply with UN Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners, following concerns raised by British courts regarding prison conditions.
Key facts
- Location
- Tihar Jail, Delhi
- Facility Upgrade
- Two special barracks in Jail No. 7 upgraded
- New Facilities
- Showers, Western-style toilets, wash basins, tiled bathrooms, high ceilings, ventilation nets
- Capacity
- Approximately 20 inmates (10 per barrack)
- Reason for Upgrade
- To accommodate fugitive economic offenders and meet international prison standards
- Standards Followed
- United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners
- Inspecting Parties
- UK Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) team, Union Home Ministry supervision
Quotes
The official
An official source from Tihar Jail
“Tihar has modified these barracks in accordance with the United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners to ensure safety, security and human dignity.”
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“Bathing showers, Western-style toilets, wash basins, and tiled bathrooms have been installed in the washrooms of the barracks.”
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An official
An official source from Tihar Jail
“These barracks are equipped with windows for ventilation and surrounded by greenery. Keeping their security in view, the barracks have been set up separately from the other prisoners in the jail.”
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S B K Singh
Director General of Delhi Prisons (Tihar)
“further legal procedures for the approval of these barracks are underway.”
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