Jail

Punjab Govt Asks Centre to Keep Amritpal Singh in Assam Jail Even After NSA Period Ends

Punjab Govt Asks Centre to Keep Amritpal Singh in Assam Jail Even After NSA Period Ends

Gurpreet Singh :- In a significant development, the Punjab government has approached the Centre requesting that Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh be allowed to remain lodged in Dibrugarh Central Jail in Assam even after the expiry of his detention under the National Security Act (NSA). The move has been justified on grounds of maintaining law and order and ensuring public safety. According to official sources, the state government has written to the Union Home Ministry, urging it to obtain consent from the Assam government under the provisions of the Transfer of Prisoners Act, 1952, along with relevant amendments. The request…
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Pakistan court sentences former PM Imran Khan, wife Bushra Bibi to 17 years of jail in Toshakhana corruption case

Pakistan court sentences former PM Imran Khan, wife Bushra Bibi to 17 years of jail in Toshakhana corruption case

National Times Bureau :- A special court in Pakistan on Saturday sentenced former Prime Minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi to 17 years of jail in Toshakhana corruption case. The case revolves around a high-value Bulgari jewellery set gifted to former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan by the Saudi crown prince during an official visit by the former first couple in May 2021. Authorities allege that the set was later purchased at a significantly undervalued price. The verdict was delivered by Special Judge Central Shahrukh Arjumand during proceedings held at Rawalpindi’s Adiala jail,…
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Punjab Jail Minister Reviews Facilities for Inmates

National Times Bureau :- Punjab’s Jail Minister, Laljit Singh Bhullar, visited the Central Jail on Tajpur Road to review the facilities provided to inmates and detainees. During his visit, he personally inspected key services, including food, sports, medical care, gymnasium, bakery, furniture workshop, and other vocational units. Minister Bhullar spoke directly with the prisoners, listened to their concerns, and assured them that immediate action would be taken to address their issues. He emphasized the Punjab government’s commitment to creating a rehabilitative environment in the state’s jails, aiming to transform them into centers where inmates can acquire skills and reintegrate as…
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