Former J&K Chief Minister and Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) chairman Ghulam Nabi Azad called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday.
Azad discussed various important matters pertaining to the development of Jammu and Kashmir, an official spokesman said.

Govt amends prison manual to safeguard rights of prisoners with disabilities
BK News Service
Srinagar, July 30: In a significant move, J&K's Home Department has amended the Union Territory’s Prison Manual- 2022 to address the needs of prisoners with disabilities.
In a notification, J&K administration has amended the Prison Manual to improve the treatment and care of prisoners with disabilities.
These amendments have been incorporated in the prison manual after LG directed UT’s Home department to do so.
According to the notification, prisoners with disabilities should not be discriminated against on the grounds of disability and are entitled to equality, dignity, and respect.
“No prisoner shall be discriminated against on grounds of disability. All prisoners with disability shall be entitled to equality, dignity and respect for their integrity on an equal basis with others,” reads the notification.
It also provides that all prison infrastructure should be made accessible to prisoners with disabilities, in accordance with the Accessibility Standards and Guidelines notified by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
“Prisoners with disabilities should be provided with appropriate healthcare services, including psychiatric and psychological services, as well as access to rehabilitation programs and therapies,” it states.
As per amendments in the Prison Manual, all incoming prisoners shall be screened for disabilities at the time of admission.
“Relevant prison records should reflect their specific needs to ensure suitable accommodations and assistance,” the notification adds.
It states that prison staff should undergo regular training to sensitize them to the needs of prisoners with disabilities and to handle them appropriately.