Kharge urges fresh start for 24 life convicts released on good conduct - The HinduPublished - July 04, 2026 11:18 pm IST - BengaluruNine prisoners were released from Bengaluru Central Prison and were presented with release certificates by Home Minister Priyank Kharge and Director General of Police (DGP) of Prisons and Correctional Services Alok Kumar, at the Bengaluru Central Prison in Bengaluru on Saturday. | Photo Credit: ALLEN EGENUSE J.Home Minister Priyank Kharge on Saturday said the State government was committed to transforming prisons from being mere places of incarceration into centres for rehabilitation and personality development. He said inmates were being provided education, skill development, vocational training, and mental health support to help them become self-reliant after their release.Before the event, the Home Minister inspected various facilities at the Parappana Agrahara prison and interacted with inmates undergoing computer training and reviewed the skill development programmes being conducted. He also examined handicrafts made by inmates and said the government should explore better market opportunities for such products to help former prisoners earn a sustainable livelihood after their release. Mr. Kharge also visited the learning center for children of inmates.Published - July 04, 2026 11:18 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }