JAIL A RESORT?
In the ancient days people were afraid of Jail Life as the
life in jail was unbearable with all sorts of hard works to be done from morning
till evening under the strict command of the jail warden. Therefore the crimes
were rare and only petty cases were reported.
Nowadays the Jail life is different from olden days. It has
almost turned out to be a health resort or a place of entertainment with all types
of comforts given to the convicts under the “political sponsorship”. Many times
there have been instances of prisoners coming out on parole and continuing their
criminal activities under the cover of political leaders.
Punishments are to be
one and the same for every criminal who has committed similar criminal offences,
irrespective of the social status of the offender. But we see differential treatment
to persons according to their political links with the ruling or opposition parties.This
kind of “Loose Belt Action” gives rise to a feeling of security to the culprits
who may not hesitate to commit crimes repeatedly as they can foresee the
outcome of the case without any personal injury or monetary loss.
Punishment given to the offenders must be at par and no discrimination
shown to anyone due to fear or favour. Change of mental attitude and repentance
can come only if the prisoners are restricted in their jail life by creating almost
an isolated stay. Such loneliness will give them ample opportunities to change
their mind set and become better human beings. But if all the comforts are
given in jail, then the net result will be different. Instead of repentance,
they will come out with vengeance and they will again turn out to be criminals
in the society.
Sympathetic
consideration is to be given in their environment but to a limited extent, with
empathetic approach so as to enable them to become acceptable persons in the
society. In such a situation, these prisoners, when they come out of the Prison
compounds, will be better citizens with zeal to face life in its entirety
without ill will to others.
Abraham Mangalath Philip
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