Ludhiana, June 18 -- tarsem.deogan@htlive.com

An inquiry marked by the Punjab government into the allegations of harassment levelled by four medical officers against Ludhiana Central Jail superintendent Kulwant Singh has revealed serious friction between jail authorities and medical staff.

In the orders, Bhawna Garg, principal secretary, jails, issued a strict warning to the superintendent, directing him to remain courteous towards medical staff, jail employees and inmates.

At the same time, the health department has been asked to review staffing, duty rosters and medical infrastructure at Ludhiana Central Jail to ensure better and timely healthcare for inmates. The government stressed that prison healthcare must function as an effecti...