Punjab prisons report record overcrowding with 90% more inmates than capacity
Most outlets reported that Punjab’s 44 prisons are holding about 90 percent more inmates than their combined capacity, describing it as a record high. 24 News HD added context about the spread of diseases in the jails, while ProPakistani emphasized the severity of the overcrowding.
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Punjab Prisons Hit Record Overcrowding
Punjab’s prisons are facing severe overcrowding, with 44 jails housing about 90 percent more inmates than their combined capacity, according… Read More
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Punjab jails overloaded with 90% extra prisoners amid spread of diseases
The number of prisoners in Punjab's jails has reached its highest level, with 44 prisons holding about 90 percent more inmates than their combined capacity, the 24NewsHD TV channel reported on Thursday.
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