| The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has recently flagged a growing and deeply concerning trend — the radicalisation of inmates within Indian prisons. This issue, though long lurking beneath the surface, has now emerged as a serious internal security concern, warranting immediate and strategic intervention. The prison ecosystem, marked by confinement, limited oversight, and the psychological vulnerabilities of inmates, can easily become a breeding ground for extremist ideologies. Recognising this, the MHA has issued detailed guidelines aimed at screening, monitoring, and de-radicalising individuals susceptible to extremist influence behind bars.
Prisons are meant to be centres of reform and |