In December 2025, a situation involving approximately 20 inmates was reported concerning their transfer to the Deyr-i-Sher Hospital National Preventive Mechanism (NPM). The initial arrangement involved sending certain inmates diagnosed with mental disorders for specialized treatment under the supervision of the National Prosecutor at the facility. However, subsequent reports indicated a complication: a group of inmates who were assessed as being healthy and calculating managed to escape from the prison setting and were subsequently directed to treatment protocols.
This information was published on June 26, 2026. Separately, the deputy Ombudsman, Sonja Trifonovska, addressed the operational scope of the NPM. She stated that the mechanism was transitioning its focus, implementing established rules of etiquette and professional standards within the area of judicial-psychiatric matters.
The reports detail the complexities surrounding the care and custody of these inmates. While the initial focus was on those requiring psychiatric care, the incident highlighted the status of several other inmates who were deemed healthy. The situation underscored the procedural challenges involved in managing the transfer and oversight of incarcerated individuals, particularly when their assessed mental state and physical condition, such as being healthy, contrast with the facility’s intended function.
The management of these inmates requires adherence to strict protocols to ensure safety and appropriate medical handling.
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