By Chandan Singh | Page 3 News Worldwide | New Delhi
Corruption Complaints, Posting Records Under Scanner; Strict Monitoring of Prison Supplies and Security Also Ordered
NEW DELHI: The Delhi Government has ordered immediate identification and transfer of prison officials who have remained posted at the same location for more than three years, as part of a series of measures aimed at strengthening accountability, transparency and administrative oversight in the city’s jails.
The directions were issued following a high-level review meeting, according to a press release issued by the Office of the Minister for Home, Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi, dated November 2, 2026.
Under the new directives, authorities have been asked to prepare a comprehensive list of officials overstaying their tenures in sensitive prison departments, including the CPRO, Factory and Procurement wings, as well as jails housing first-time offenders, economic offenders and civil prisoners.
The government has also sought detailed posting records covering the past ten years of specific officials facing allegations of corruption and misconduct.
In another significant measure, prison authorities have been directed to strengthen financial oversight of inmate welfare services. Officials must verify the quality and prevailing market prices of food items and medicines supplied to prisoners to prevent possible financial irregularities.
The government is also exploring advanced scanning technology to detect the smuggling of tobacco and narcotic substances into prisons without causing harm.
Additionally, prison authorities have been instructed to submit Action Taken Reports (ATRs) within strict deadlines on all pending complaints relating to security lapses and staff misconduct.
Ashish Sood Reiterates Zero-Tolerance Policy
Delhi Home Minister Shri Ashish Sood said the government would maintain a zero-tolerance approach towards corruption, extortion and systemic inefficiency in correctional institutions.
“Our administration maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards corruption, extortion, and systemic inefficiency within our correctional institutions. Rotating officers who have remained in the same postings for years is a vital step to prevent vested interests, ensure transparency, and enforce absolute integrity across all Delhi prisons,” the Minister said.
He further stated that the government was committed to modernising prison security, strengthening oversight of inmate welfare and ensuring the swift resolution of every complaint.
“Public trust in our law enforcement and prison administration is non-negotiable, and we will take decisive action against anyone compromising governance or inmate safety,” Sood added.
The latest directives signal a renewed administrative focus on monitoring prison personnel, reviewing sensitive postings, preventing financial irregularities and addressing complaints concerning prison security and staff conduct.
