Tamil Nadu Shuts Prison Enterprises Outside Campuses, Reinstates 400 Warders

The state administration announced that all prison enterprises operating outside the official prison campuses will be shut down effective immediately. This move is aimed at tightening security and preventing illicit activities linked to prison staff. In addition, the government has recalled roughly 400 warders from their postings to reinforce staffing at key facilities. The recall is part of a broader strategy to plug identified security gaps within the prison system. Officials say the changes will be implemented over the next few weeks with oversight from the Department of Prison Management.