Jiri jail ready to house rogue vectors
Source: Chronicle News Service
Jiribam, June 17 2021:
After remaining idle for a prolonged period, Jiribam sub-jail has been converted into a temporary COVID-19 lock-up cell and opened formally on Thursday.
Jiribam sub-jail is one the oldest detention facilities in Manipur but it remained unused for several years.
However, renovation work of the jail complex was carried out by Jiribam district police following an order issued by joint secretary (home) on May 29 directing to convert it as temporary cell to put in COVID-19 positive accused people.
A police team led by Jiribam SP A Ghanashyam Sharma conducted rituals and formally opened the renovated jail complex as temporary lock-up cell on Thursday.