SRINAGAR, March 28 -- The government of Jammu & Kashmir has begun the process of releasing prisoners to decongest jails in the wake of outbreak of deadly coronavirus, sources disclosed.
Highly placed sources revealed that meetings of the district-level review committees are being convened to examine the cases of undertrials involved in crimes whose punishment is up to seven years. "The review committees would consider the cases for release of those who are involved in offences whose prescribed punishment is seven years or less," they said, adding that Home department has passed directions in this regard to the Prisons Department.
Headed by the Principal and District Sessions Judge, the Under Trial Review Committee comprises of representat...