Women and old male prisoners to be freed on parole on Diwali

Government of Gujarat has taken a decision to release all women prisoners for 15 days starting from Dhan Teras from jails, so that they can enjoy Diwali and Hindu/Gujarati new Vikram Samvat year festival season at home with family.

According to Jail minister Dilip Sanghani, this decision would be effective in all central and other jails in the state.

The government has also taken a decision to release those male prisoners who are above 60, and whose behavior and past record is good. Such prisoners will be released on parole as per the rules, and with certaine conditions.