Majithia to get 24X7 security, better facilities, court told

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Chandigarh: Acting on a notice issued by the Mohali court, the Patiala Central Jail authorities told the court in a written reply that senior Akali leader Bikram Singh Majithia will get better and improved facilities in the jail round-the-clock security cover.

Jail Superintendent Sucha Singh in his reply to the court claimed that all discrepancies and poor living conditions claimed by Majithia to court recently had been removed and now “favourable atmosphere” to be provided.

He said that jail department personally ensured that proper security arrangements to be provided to protect the life and limb of the accused.

Meanwhile, Additional District and Sessions Judge Sandeep Kumar Singla adjourned the case till April 12.

Earlier, Majithia’s counsel had claimed that his client had been denied basic needs in the jail by his political adversaries.