Inside El Salvador's mega-prisons, inmates work in textile factories producing state uniforms. The programme, expanded in 2025, offers structured work and potential sentence reductions. Explore the details and global implications.
Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria visited Burail Jail, reviewing food quality, healthcare, and vocational training. He stressed rehabilitation and expediting legal processes for undertrials. Read more.
Kochi district administration prepares a 2-day action plan to relocate 117 vulnerable inmates after government denies renewal and High Court orders immediate shift. Details inside.
Jharkhand High Court demands action against senior jail officials after viral video exposes security failures at Birsa Munda Central Jail. Next hearing in a fortnight.
Chilling details emerge as Michele Reiner emailed Texas death row inmate Nanon Williams hours before she and husband Rob were killed. The delayed message reveals a haunting twist. Read the full story.
An 85-year-old man facing POCSO charges was brutally assaulted by another inmate inside Alappuzha District Jail. The incident raises serious questions about inmate safety and prison security.
A special POCSO court in Tirunelveli has sentenced a man to death for sexually assaulting and impregnating his 14-year-old daughter. This is the second such verdict in two weeks. Read the shocking details.
A special Pocso court in Ghaziabad has sentenced a man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for the 2018 abduction and rape of a five-year-old girl. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 1.1 lakh for the survivor's rehabilitation.
Uttar Pradesh accounts for one-third of India's pending Pocso cases. A new study reveals a high disposal rate but low convictions, highlighting systemic challenges.
A 15-year-old girl was sexually harassed by three minors in Hubballi. Police have registered a case under the POCSO Act. Details on the incident and legal action.
A minor girl in Ahmedabad's Chandkheda was allegedly raped by her maternal uncle and his son. The accused are absconding. Police have registered a case and launched a manhunt.
A Ghaziabad court acquits a man of rape charges but sentences him to 4 years for aiding his brother in kidnapping a minor girl in a 2013 case. Read the full details of the verdict.
A clash between inmate groups at Gurdaspur Central Jail left one prisoner with a head injury. SSP Aditya deployed heavy police force to control the situation. Read the full report.
Cachar police arrested a 19-year-old, the prime accused in the rape of a 17-year-old girl, at Silchar Airport after a flight from Goa. The case involves acid threats, blackmail, and digital harassment.
A 28-year-old man and his 13-year-old nephew have been booked in Pilibhit for allegedly sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl in a sugarcane field. The accused threatened the survivor. Details inside.
The bodies of a man and woman were discovered hanging from a tree in Jaipur. Police recovered a note and are investigating the suspected love affair angle. Read the full details.
After 14 years in jail, Shakuntala Lamchini was reunited with her family in Kolkata, thanks to a nationwide search by HAM radio volunteers. Read this heartwarming story of perseverance and community effort.
A special POCSO court in Cuttack sentenced a 22-year-old man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for raping an 8-year-old girl. The court also imposed a fine and recommended Rs 4 lakh compensation for the survivor.
An internal probe reveals the violent Ludhiana Central Jail uprising, which injured the superintendent and staff, stems from a feud linked to gangster Jaggu Bhagwanpuria. 24 inmates charged.
PSHRC member Jitender Singh Shunty conducted a thorough inspection of Ludhiana Central Jail, assessing inmate facilities, food quality, and disaster preparedness. Read the key findings and directives.
A Kanpur court convicted Harnam Singh to six years rigorous imprisonment for molesting a 9-year-old girl. The judge also imposed a fine of Rs 30,000, with Rs 20,000 to be paid as compensation to the victim.
A series of security lapses at Ludhiana's Central Jail, including inmate escapes and a suicide, have put Punjab's prison system under intense scrutiny. Read the full investigation.
A violent clash between inmates at Ludhiana Central Jail left Superintendent Kulwant Singh Sidhu and several officers injured. The incident, sparked by religious targeting allegations, raises serious security concerns. Jail Minister seeks report.
A violent clash between rival inmate groups at Ludhiana Central Jail left Superintendent Rajiv Kumar seriously injured. Police have registered a case. Details inside.
A Jharsuguda court sentenced a 39-year-old man to life imprisonment for raping his 17-year-old daughter. The POCSO court also imposed a fine and ordered compensation. Read the full details of the case.
A violent clash between inmates at Ludhiana Central Jail left the jail superintendent injured. Authorities have launched a probe into the incident. Read the full report.
A 27-year-old murder undertrial was critically injured after being attacked by two fellow inmates with a stone tile in Pune's Yerawada Central Prison. The incident highlights ongoing security concerns.
A Thane court grants bail to a woman and her brother accused of sexually assaulting her 10-year-old son. The court cites investigation completion and no prior criminal history. Read the full details.
Tihar Jail transfers 36 inmates to Mandoli after structural issues. Repair work underway. Inmates to lose semi-open facility privileges. Details inside.
A radicalised inmate in Karnataka's Hindalga jail made unchecked phone calls, exposing security lapses. Authorities are investigating potential terror links and internal collusion. Read the full report.