Check inmates' mental health to curb in-prison suicides: NHRC

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Friday issued an advisory to the Centre, states, and union territories over instances of suicide in prisons, reported PTI. The human rights body suggested screening prisoners' mental health at the time of admission and constant monitoring of at-risk prisoners to prevent suicides in jail. In its advisory, the NHRC also recommended improving prison architecture and its environment.