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17 foreigners in Meghalaya jail after completing sentence, High Court finds
The Meghalaya High Court discovered that 17 foreign nationals remain in Shillong District Jail despite having finished their sentences, prompting the bench to reprimand the Additional Advocate General for providing inaccurate information. The court highlighted the absence of dedicated detention centres and indicated that compensation for the affected prisoners will be examined later.
The Hindu National
10 Sept 2026
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