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flag Punjab’s prisons remain severely overcrowded in 2021-22 and 2022-23, with thousands over capacity despite government claims of transfers.

flag A 2026 CAG report reveals Punjab’s prisons remain severely overcrowded, with inmate numbers exceeding capacity by thousands in 2021-22 and 2022-23 despite government claims of transfers. flag Prolonged undertrial detention, delayed jail construction, and inadequate medical staffing worsen conditions, with 72% fewer hospital beds and 60% fewer doctors. flag Over 45,000 inmates received outside medical care, and 22 escapes occurred. flag Despite new jail projects and claimed transfers, over 6,200 male and 200 female inmates still exceed capacity, and the state has not implemented key prison rules.

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