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National 8 years ago

Jambi penitentiary overcrowded, will not accept new inmates

Jambi Law and Human Rights Agency head Bambang Palasara said the Jambi Class II A Penitentiary would not be accepting new inmates as it was overcrowded.

National 8 years ago

171 escaped inmates rearrested

National Police spokesperson Brig. Gen. Rikwanto has said most of the inmates who escaped from the Class IIB Sialang Bungkuk Penitentiary in Pekanbaru, Riau, on Friday have been caught.

National 9 years ago

60 inmates transferred after prison riot

Following a riot and fire on Thursday in Jambi prison, on Saturday 60 inmates of the correctional facility were transferred to the narcotics penitentiary in Muara Sabak, East Tanjungjabung regency.

National 9 years ago

Police suspect drug business operating in Jambi prison

The police claim drug businesses have been running in the Jambi Class II A Penitentiary, where on Wednesday evening a riot took place involving arson committed by prisoners to protest an anti-narcotics operation inside the facility.

National 9 years ago

Jambi prisoners to be relocated after riot: Minister

Law and Human Rights Minister Yasonna H. Laoly has said a number of inmates serving their sentences at the Jambi Class II A Penitentiary will be relocated to other prisons across the province to reduce overcapacity.

National 9 years ago