The Uttar Pradesh government is likely to release 100 prisoners of good conduct, old age and suffering from serious diseases on the occasion of Republic Day on Wednesday.
Those who have completed 16 years of jail term and have crossed the age of 60 years and those with serious illness will be eligible for the release. Besides, the prisoners will also be released on the basis of their good behaviour.
The government has examined the files of the eligible prisoners sent by the jail headquarters. The government will now send the list of selected eligible prisoners to Governor Anandiben Patel who will take a final decision on release of the prisoners
However, in view of the election code of conduct in force, the government is also considering taking permission from the Election Commission of India.
In addition to the Adarsh Jail of Lucknow, Nari Bandi Niketan, the prisoners of Varanasi, Bareilly Agra, Fatehgarh and Naini Central Jail will be eligible for release.
DG Prisons Anand Kumar has sent the details of the prisoners eligible for release to the government.