#Overcrowding

Overcrowding Crisis Plagues Meghalaya District Jails

Meghalaya's jails are packed, housing 1,406 inmates in spaces built for 860. Officials warn the congestion hampers prisoner rehabilitation efforts.

NEWire Desk • 17 Aug 2026

Meghalaya Prisons Hit Second-Highest Overcrowding Levels in India

Meghalaya prisons are at 163.5 percent capacity. New data confirms the state ranks second nationwide for overcrowding issues behind Delhi.

Walrik Marak • 6 Aug 2026