Taking cognizance on usage of same razor for shaving more than one prisoner in Indore Central Jail, Madhya Pradesh Human Rights Commission has demanded report from DG Jail Madhya Pradesh Bhopal.
The issue came to fore after prisoners refused shaving as the same razor was used for several prisoners increasing risk of blood related and other infectious diseases among the prisoners.
Commission has recommended not using one razor for shaving more than one prisoner if used earlier in Jabalpur Central Jail.
Earlier in the case having reference number 7667/15/Jabalpur recommendations for use of blade or razor for shaving after using earlier would increase the chances of spread of HIV infection among the prisoners were given by the commission.
In the same case among other recommendations health related complete information should be filled after the prisoner is brought and confined in the jail.
In the form severe illness like AIDS, TB, liver infection, kidney malfunctioning, diabetes, heart problems, cancer should be asked with the prisoner and must be written and signed by prisoner.
In case if the prisoner suffers from severe illness from day one treatment should be started.
The commission has commented that in the past recommendations for using a razor for a prisoner and the same razor should not be used for other prisoner has been given for Jabalpur Central Jail and even after the recommendations have been given same practice has been observed at Indore Central Jail.
In the matter DG Jail would present a report with the commission.