Jammu, 30 July (H.S.): The Jammu and Kashmir Government has amended the Prison Manual, 2022, to include specific rights and facilities for prisoners with disabilities.

As per a notification issued by the Home Department, the new clause under Chapter XVII ensures non-discrimination, accessibility of prison infrastructure, proper healthcare and rehabilitation, disability screening during admission, and regular training of prison staff to handle the needs of differently-abled inmates.

The move aims to promote dignity, equality, and appropriate care for all prisoners with disabilities across jails in the Union Territory.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Krishan Kumar