In view of the surge in COVID-19 cases in national Capital, the Delhi Prisons department have decided to suspend the prisoners' meeting with their relatives from April 5. Earlier, the system of internal 'mulaqat' was resumed on March 20 with a view to normalise the routine of inmates.
Jail authorities have decided to discontinue it due to amid an increase in coronavirus cases in the national capital, said the prison officials.
Meeting of inmates with their legal counsels, however, will continue with proper COVID precautions, said the prison officials adding that the facility of telephone and 'e-mulaqat' will continue to remain available for the prisoners.
According to Sandeep Goel, the Director General, Prison, in view of the rising trend of COVID-19 cases once again, it has been decided to suspend physical 'mulaqat' of Delhi Prison inmates with family and friends with effect from Monday till further orders.
“The situation will be reviewed again in 15 days,” said the DG. According to the latest data shared by Delhi Prisons department, as on April 2, out of the 130 inmates who tested positive for COVID-19, 118 have recovered, two have died and there are presently 10 active cases.
All the 293 prison staff who were found COVID positive have also recovered, said the prison officials.