Displaying a humane side, the Vijay Rupani Government in Gujarat has decided to give Diwali gift to the prisoners aged 60 and above to spend five days of festivities with their families and approved their parole for a fortnight.
Announcing the decision, Gujarat’s Minister of State for Home Pradeepsinh Jadeja said that the State Government is firm in its decision to ensure effective implementation of law and order. Along with this, the State Government has also ensured for rehabilitation of the prisoners who have completed their jail term so that they can stand up on their own feet in the society. To ensure this, the Government trained them with various skill development courses during their prison term.
The Home Minister announced that the Government has approved a 15-day parole for all the prisoners except the ones accused under TADA, the ones who have appealed in High Court, prisoners belonging to other States or countries, prisoners accused under the CRPC Act 268, prisoners associated with terrorist activities, the ones accused of anti-social activities, the ones found guilty in more than one crime, or the ones who have fled during their parole or have returned late after parole.