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Human Rights Situation in Police Lock-up Cells
There are usually no physicians assigned in police stations to conduct the required medical
examinations. As a remedy, the examination, including medical emergencies, are referred to
government hospitals and clinics.
8.
Accommodation (Facility and Resources)
Validated Issues
At par physical
condition of lock-up
Cells
Proper congestion
management
Installation of
Ventilation or
Window
Natural light
Provisions for
beddings/mattresses
Installation of
Bathroom
Proper Bathroom &
toilet facilities
Separation of lockup cells per
category (male,
female & minor,
PWD)
Availability of
vehicle for transport
of PDL
Register is readily
available
Jailer’s record is
complete & updated
Women & Child
desk has duty
officer
Female PDL are
attended by female
police/jailer
Overall
Compliance
(NCRPO)
MPD
NPD
SPD
EPD
QCPD
75%
86%
75%
50%
69%
33%
71%
62%
50%
62%
33%
29%
25%
25%
15%
92%
100%
25%
54%
59%
0%
14%
25%
25%
0%
0%
8%
70%
43%
100%
50%
92%
71%
64%
57%
62%
50%
92%
65%
No data
available
86%
No data
available
No data
available
No data
available
71%
56%
25%
Incomplete
Data
No data
available
No data
available
75%
100%
69%
Incomplete
Data
58%
43%
86%
50%
92%
66%
58%
No data
available
75%
50%
46%
Incomplete
Data
83%
100%
100%
100%
No data
available
Incomplete
Data
50%
29%
75%
No data
available
92%
Incomplete
Data