Jail Inspection Cum Legal Awareness Program organised by Phek District Legal Services Authority in collaboration with Nagaland state Legal Services Authority was held on April 10 at District Jail, Phek

Neiko Akami, NJS, member secretary NSLSA delivered a short speech, highlighting the importance of legal awareness in today’s society and the need to extend free legal aid to vulnerable groups. He stressed that inmates and convicts should be informed about the services available to them and encouraged to make use of these facilities.

He also stated that the main purpose of visiting Phek Jail was to ensure that inmates have proper basic facilities and to document the situation for submission to the competent authority for necessary action. At present, District Jail Phek houses 11 convicts and 8 undertrial prisoners.

Thomeweu, a panel lawyer from PDLSA, spoke on the topic “Early Release of Convicted Persons.” She informed inmates about their rights and entitlements and explained important legal provisions related to prisoners and the public.

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She also explained the concept of parole. She clarified that those convicted of serious crimes such as terrorism, rape, and murder are not eligible for early release.

Senior superintendent, Central Jail Dimapur, Solezhol Neikha also addressed the inmates, saying that everyone makes mistakes and no one is perfect. He assured them that their time in jail is not permanent and that they will eventually be released. He encouraged the inmates to be better versions of themselves and to trust in God.

The program was chaired by Luluta Rhakho and concluded with a mass benediction.