India, May 2 -- NOIDA

The Luksar jail in Greater Noida is currently housing 2,501 inmates, including three infants living with their mothers, against a capacity of 3,850, officials of the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) said, following a review of facilities for the summer season conducted earlier this week.

The secretary of the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Shivani Rawat, who conducted the review, said directions were issued to ensure health of the infants and elderly inmates during peak summer.

"The inspection also included a review of records maintained by paralegal volunteers working inside the jail. Officials were instructed to strengthen documentation and improve systems related to inmate assistance and legal...