Kohima, January 21 (MExN): The officials of Kohima District Legal Services Authority (KDLSA) visited Kohima District Jail in conformity with the action plan of the Nagaland State Legal Services Authority. The purpose of the visit was to review and inspect the condition of the Under Trial Prisoners (UTPs) and convicts and extend help necessitated.
A press release issued by the KDLSA stated that exhorting the inmates during the programme, Deputy Commissioner and ex-officio member KDLSA, Rajesh Soundararajan, IAS stated that the period undergoing by the UTPs and convicts in the correctional institution is not a waste of time but rather an epoch to reform themselves. He lauded the sense of hygiene adopted within the campus of the District Jail terming it as a positive effort undertaken by the inmates and said that he is hopeful that they can change for good. He also stated that no one is perfect and as a human being we are bound to make mistakes in life adding that it does not mean these mistakes cannot be corrected. He urged the inmates to get involved in all the activities undertaken and vocational trainings imparted. He also offered to assist the UTPs in whatever way possible in the forthcoming days.
Terming the occasion as an opportunity for the inmates, Secretary KDLSA & Chief Judicial Magistrate, Kohima Mezivolu T. Therieh, NJS while chairing the function expressed that the program was carried out to address the grievances of the inmates and to render all possible help for the welfare of the prisoners in general.
Jailor, Kohima District Jail, Sunny Keppen, while delivering the welcome address expressed his appreciation to the Officials of KDLSA and other dignitaries present for taking note of the prisoners’ welfare and said that the step taken will usher in a positive trend in improving the condition of the prisoners and facilitating speedy trial to the UTPs.
It was informed in a press release that the programme was followed by interactive session whereby the prisoners raised different queries pertaining to their welfare, grievances and trial proceedings. The officials gave a patient hearing and assured to offer remedial measures. Later, the officials also visited that Legal Aid Clinic established within the Jail Campus, which was followed by a meeting of the Kohima District Under Trial Review Committee.
