Articles tagged under: Sabarmati jail

Six inmates die by suicide in Sabarmati Central Jail in two years; Govt explains reasons

February 19, 2026
Six inmates die by suicide in Sabarmati Central Jail in two years; Govt explains reasons

Sabarmati: Six inmates died by suicide in Sabarmati Jail over a two-year period ending January 20, 2026, Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi, who also holds the Home portfolio, informed the state assembly. The data was provided in response to a question, according to which four suicide cases occurred between January 21, 2024, and January 20, 2025, while two cases were reported between January 21, 2025, and January 20, 2026. Primary Causes of Suicide The government cited several psychologic...Read More

Sabarmati Jail to get 1,300 AI-based CCTV cameras in major security upgrade

November 22, 2025
Sabarmati Jail to get 1,300 AI-based CCTV cameras in major security upgrade

Ahmedabad: The Sabarmati Central Jail administration has launched a major security upgrade with the installation of advanced AI-based surveillance cameras. As part of this initiative, 1,300 new cameras equipped with artificial intelligence will be deployed across the facility. These cameras are designed to enhance several critical security functions, including facial recognition and night vision. They will continuously monitor inmate activity along the jail boundary and trigger automatic alarms...Read More