Delhi Government to Transfer Gangsters to Other States to Curb Prison Abuse

The Delhi government has announced a policy to shift convicted gangsters to prisons in other states, aiming to stop the exploitation of its correctional facilities. Officials indicated that the step is meant to curb inmates from using Delhi's jail infrastructure for illegal activities and to address security and overcrowding concerns. Implementation will involve coordination with the prison authorities of the receiving states, with selection criteria and timelines still being finalised. The move is part of a broader effort to reinforce law‑and‑order measures and ensure detention centres are not leveraged by criminal networks. No further details have been released about the operational aspects of the transfers.