Jharkhand Government Releases 39 Convicts After Life Term

The Jharkhand government announced the release of 39 convicts serving life sentences after reviewing 74 cases. Chief Minister Hemant Soren chaired the State Sentence Review Board meeting, approving the release. Officials were also directed to ensure socio-economic support for the released prisoners, including linking them to skill development programs.

In a significant move, the Jharkhand government has decided to release 39 convicts serving life sentences in various state prisons, following a thorough review of 74 cases.

The decision emerged from a meeting of the Jharkhand State Sentence Review Board, presided over by Chief Minister Hemant Soren.

"During the meeting, 74 life imprisonment cases were reviewed, and Chief Minister Soren approved the release of 39 prisoners after detailed discussions with officials," according to an official statement.

Soren instructed officials to verify the released prisoners' family, social, and economic statuses. He emphasized the need for special action plans for generating income for the released individuals.

The Chief Minister highlighted the importance of involving the released convicts in skill development programs and schemes like dairy farming, poultry farming, and animal husbandry.

He also urged officials to ensure that the released convicts do not suffer from social stigma.