Authorities at the Central Jail in Motihari have sent a proposal to the state government last week, requesting the release of 37 prisoners serving life sentences, citing their age and health, good conduct and number of years they have already spent in prison.
Sushil Kumar Gupta, assistant superintendent, Central Jail Motihari, said, “Of the 37 prisoners, 17 are above 60 years and not keeping well whereas 20 others have already completed 14 years of imprisonment. Therefore, the jail administration has recommended their release considering their conduct.”
“These prisoners might be released on the occasion of Gandhi’s birth anniversary, if approved by the government,” said an official, not willing to be named.
According to officials, the jail currently has 2,871 prisoners against its total capacity of 2,510.