Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay conducted a surprise inspection at Puzhal Central Prison on Friday. During his visit, he reviewed the facilities available for inmates and assessed prison operations. Vijay focused on food quality, medical care, basic amenities and vocational training programmes. He also interacted with inmates and listened to their concerns and requirements directly. The Chief Minister aimed to understand the conditions inside the prison and review welfare measures.
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Vijay Reviews Inmate Welfare and Prison Facilities
Vijay inspected several important facilities at Puzhal Central Prison-1 during his visit. He visited the quarantine zone, visitors’ hall, prison hospital and de-addiction rehabilitation centre. He also inspected classrooms at Mahatma Gandhi Community College, the library and computer training centre. The Chief Minister further reviewed the high-security block and execution area. Officials briefed him about the functioning of these facilities and various services provided to inmates.
The Chief Minister also visited vocational workshops where inmates manufacture different products. He inspected units producing iron vegetable racks, paper envelopes and office file folders. Vijay reviewed the powerloom division, which manufactures blankets and other textile products. He also visited the tailoring unit and examined its activities. During the inspection, he personally checked the food served to inmates and spoke with prisoners about their needs.
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CM Inspects Puzhal Police Station and Administrative Operations
After completing the prison inspection, Vijay visited the M-3 Puzhal police station. He reviewed daily operations and discussed the station’s functioning with the inspector. The Chief Minister examined station registers and inspected the sub-inspector’s room and computer room. He also reviewed the lock-up facilities and assessed the overall working arrangements. His visit focused on understanding ground-level operations and ensuring proper administrative functioning.
Director General of Police and Director of Prisons and Correctional Services Sandeep Rai Rathore accompanied Vijay during the inspection. Deputy Inspector General of Prisons T Palani and Prison Superintendent Krishnaraj also joined him. Other senior government officials participated in the inspection and provided necessary information. Vijay reviewed prison welfare, rehabilitation, security and administrative arrangements during his visit. His direct interaction with inmates helped him understand their concerns and assess existing facilities.
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