Why are India′s jails so overcrowded? | Asia | An in-depth look at news from across the continent | DW

Prison occupancy in India has been on the rise over the past five years with overcrowded jails struggling to cater to the needs of prisoners. Experts point to the mass incarceration of pre-trial prisoners.

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