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Bhopal’s Hameediyah Hospital to Reactivate Prison Ward Closed Since 2021
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 28 Aug 2026, 04:47 PM
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The prison department has initiated a proposal to the health department to reopen the dedicated jail ward at Hameediyah Hospital in Bhopal, which was shut in 2021 for inmate safety.
The prison authorities in Madhya Pradesh have moved to restart the specialised jail ward at Hameediyah Hospital in Bhopal. The ward, which was sealed off in 2021 following concerns over the security of inmates, is slated to become operational again.
A formal proposal has been forwarded by the prison department to the state health department, outlining the requirements and procedural steps for the ward’s revival. Officials say the submission marks the first concrete step after a multi‑year hiatus.
If approved, the ward will provide dedicated medical care to incarcerated individuals, with enhanced security protocols to prevent any breaches. The re‑opening aims to address the health needs of prisoners while maintaining strict safety standards.
The initiative reflects a coordinated effort between the correctional and health ministries to ensure that the penal system’s medical facilities meet both therapeutic and security objectives.
A formal proposal has been forwarded by the prison department to the state health department, outlining the requirements and procedural steps for the ward’s revival. Officials say the submission marks the first concrete step after a multi‑year hiatus.
If approved, the ward will provide dedicated medical care to incarcerated individuals, with enhanced security protocols to prevent any breaches. The re‑opening aims to address the health needs of prisoners while maintaining strict safety standards.
The initiative reflects a coordinated effort between the correctional and health ministries to ensure that the penal system’s medical facilities meet both therapeutic and security objectives.