India, Jan. 30 -- LUCKNOW In wake of two major jailbreaks this month, UP director-general (prisons) Prem Chand Meena ordered a comprehensive security overhaul across all state correctional facilities. During a high-level video conference with senior officials, he emphasised that any security lapse will be treated as a serious dereliction of duty, carrying strict departmental consequences.

The directive called for a detailed assessment of vulnerabilities and rigorous adherence to protocols, with a specific focus on strengthening night security. Officials were instructed to enforce mandatory inmate headcounts and strict patrolling during night hours to prevent escapes and internal disturbances, stated an official release.

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