Punjab, May 03 : Punjab passed the Prisons and Correctional Services Bill 2026, introducing artificial intelligence powered surveillance systems, biometric verification, and digital inmate monitoring technologies.
Officials stated that the legislation replaces outdated colonial era prison laws with a modern correctional framework focused on safety, rehabilitation, and administrative efficiency.
Authorities plan to install AI-enabled cameras and digital record systems across multiple correctional facilities in the state.
Human rights observers urged the government to ensure that technological monitoring remains balanced with prisoner rights and privacy protections.