Move to relocate women’s jail in Thiruvananthapuram sparks concern

Govt. decides to shift the women inmates to the Poojappura Central Prison so as to free up the space in Attakulangara for the Central Prison inmates, which is overcrowded. Prisoners, jail officials concerned about lack of facilities for women at Poojappura. Move temporary till a new Central Prison comes up, says Director General of Prisons