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Jharkhand Approves Release of 23 Life-Term Convicts, Prioritizes Rehabilitation

Officials tied the decision to a broader rehabilitation strategy.

Overview

  • The State Sentence Review Board reviewed 34 life-sentence cases and cleared 23 for release.
  • Chief Minister Hemant Soren chaired the meeting that authorized the releases.
  • Officials were directed to create a systematic database for prisoners slated for release.
  • Awareness campaigns will be run through women's self-help groups for those accused of witchcraft to aid social acceptance.
  • Released prisoners will be connected to government welfare and income-generation schemes to support reintegration.