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Kerala Prisons Department will pilot AI drones at Viyyur Central Prison for enhanced security, detecting escapes, and monitoring perimeters, with potential statewide expansion.
A 43-year-old woman, arrested for theft, died in hospital on Thursday after an attempted suicide in judicial custody two days prior.
Kannur Town Police registered a case after a bottle containing a mobile phone, SIM, earphones, charger, and power bank was found buried near a toilet in Kannur Central Jail.
A man remanded for allegedly assaulting a doctor in Alappuzha was found hanged in his jail cell on Sunday, having used a pipe to reach the ventilator.
The High Court directed the Kerala government to set up a monitoring committee.
The Public Works Department will execute the installation and repair of power fencing across multiple prisons in the state.
The case was filed based on a complaint by the Joint Superintendent, Jijesh, who alleged that the accused threatened to lodge false complaints against him and also threatened to kill him and his family members.
The order also cited a Supreme Court judgement calling for fair wages for all prisoners, adding that wage fixation should be based on humane and rational criteria.
According to officials, these sessions involve seasoned criminals passing on detailed tips to inmates jailed for petty offences
The incident occurred when officers instructed Thanzeer to return to his cell after breakfast.
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