Mokokchung, 21st August 2026 (Nokinketer News): The 3rd Quarter Periodic Inspection of Mokokchung District Jail was conducted on Aug 21 under the chairmanship of Principal District & Sessions Judge-cum-Chairman, Mokokchung District Legal Services Authority (MDLSA), Victo Sema.
The inspection team comprised Chief Judicial Magistrate-cum-Secretary, MDLSA, Kumdilong Kessen; Assistant Commissioner, Dr. Madhavi R, IAS (P); Additional SP, I. Bunglang Chang; Youth Resources Department representative, Rongsentoshi Jamir; and MDLSA panel lawyers Molo Jamir and Chubarenla.
According to an official release, the team reviewed the action taken on issues identified during the previous inspection held on May 12, 2026. It was decided that an application would be submitted to the Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Prisons for the construction of a dedicated sentry post and repair of the jail’s perimeter walls, which are reportedly on the verge of collapse.
The inspection also resolved to approach the Industrial Training Institute (ITI) to collaborate on providing computer literacy training and certification for inmates.
The team further decided to pursue the proposal for construction of a footpath within the jail campus, which had been approved during the previous District Planning and Development Board (DPDB) meeting.
The inspection team also resolved to coordinate with the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) for the services of a psychiatrist to address inmates’ mental health needs.
In addition, it was decided to categorise inmates according to their areas of interest for skill development and approach the District Industrial Officer for the supply of raw materials to support welfare and rehabilitation programmes.
As part of efforts to promote the physical and mental well-being of inmates, the Department of Youth Resources donated two volleyballs with a net and three footballs to the jail.
The inspection concluded with an appeal to the concerned authorities for early implementation of the decisions in the interest of the safety, security and overall welfare of the inmates.
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