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LAHORE, Nov 17 (APP): The Safe Cities Authority conducted a complete survey of Punjab’s jails and has started a major project to improve the security of jails.
All central and district jails have been included in the survey, after which the work of installing modern cameras in jails will soon start from Kot Lakhpat Jail.
According to jail officials, cameras worth about Rs 5.5 billion will be installed in 45 jails of Punjab, including Lahore. The Punjab government has released Rs 2.5 billion funds for the current year. The Safe Cities Authority and NRTC will cooperate in the project.
Jail official sources said that the cameras will be installed inside the prisoners’ barracks, at external doors, premises and other important places.
The installation of modern cameras will not only increase the security of jails but will also make it possible to eliminate corruption and other illegal activities.
Jail officials further said that after this project, the security of prisoners and staff will improve and the surveillance system in jails will be in line with international standards.