Jail Authorities Raise Concerns Of COVID-19 Outbreak As Prisoners Return
The Delhi High Court's order cancelling extension of interim bails and stays has made jail authorities concerned over COVID-19 outbreak in prisons. The court has asked the undertrials to surrender between November 2-13 in phased-manner. The authorities believe, after return of 2,200 inmates, overstressed jails will be more prone to COVID-19. Earlier, a petition had alleged people accused in 'Delhi-riots cases' were misusing the court's orders regarding the extension of bails.