Aizawl, February 01: As of today, a total of 1,723 inmates are lodged in various jails across Mizoram, exceeding the sanctioned capacity by 515 prisoners, according to the Mizoram Prisoners Daily Population Report.
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| Aizawl Central Jail |
The report stated that Mizoram currently has 11 functional jails. While several jails are operating beyond their sanctioned capacity, others have fewer inmates than their holding strength. The Saitual District Jail has not yet accommodated any prisoners.
Among the inmates, 56 are serving life sentences, all of whom are male. Of these, 55 are lodged at Central Jail, Aizawl, while one life convict is housed at Lawngtlai District Jail.
Gender-wise, 1,532 inmates are male and 175 are female. Additionally, 16 children are residing in jail along with their mothers. The report also noted that 361 inmates are under trial, including 330 men and 31 women.
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Central Jail, Aizawl, the largest and most overcrowded facility in the state, currently houses 861 inmates against a sanctioned capacity of 480. On the other hand, Lawngtlai District Jail has the lowest inmate population, with 33 prisoners against a capacity of 98.
The figures highlight persistent overcrowding issues in Mizoram’s prison system, particularly at Central Jail, Aizawl, underscoring the need for improved prison infrastructure and management.
