Gujarat govt announces release of 439 prisoners on eve of Republic day

Gandhinagar: Gujarat government has taken a decision to free 439 prisoners from jails but curtailing their term on the eve of Republic day.

Minister of State for Home Shri Pradipsinh Jadeja said 243 prisoners including 222 gents and 21 ladies who have completed minimum 12-year of life term are to be released. 110 other prisoners who have completed 75% of jail term are also to be released.

Gents life-term prisoners in 65 or above age group who have completed 5 years term on 26 January this year and women life-term prisoners in 60 or above age group who have completed 5 years term on 26 January this year will be released. There are such 22 gents and 9 ladies prisoners.

Those who are repeated offenders or in jail under TADA, POTA, NSA, arms act, explosive material, FEMA or those who are involved in more than single murder, dowry case accused, loot and robbery case accused, rape case accused and fake currency note case accused are not going to get benefit of this decision.

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