Chandigarh, Feb. 28 -- During the resumed hearing of the matter regarding stepping up of security in jails in Punjab and restricting mobile phone usage, the Punjab government submitted before the Punjab and Haryana high court on Thursday that AI based CCTV surveillance facility has been installed in eight jails in the state while work is in progress at an advanced stage in six other jails and it is likely to be completed by May 2, 2025.

In addition, V-kavach jammers have been installed in Central Jail, Bathinda and are being installed in 10 more 'sensitive' jails.

The state counsel requested for time to file a detailed affidavit.

The HC directed, "the affidavit shall state the number of prisoners calling system machines installed in th...