ICRC rebuilds infrastructure of Kapilvastu jail

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has said it has been busy bringing basic infrastructure up to international standards at the Kapilvastu District Jail.

In a statement, ICRC mentioned that many of Nepal's jails are in need of repair.

The ICRC's work has improved the water supply, facilitated food preparation and created a dining space in keeping with proper hygiene conditions.

The two-year project to rebuild the infrastructure cost over Rs 1 million.

"The ICRC is pleased to announce that the detainees at Kapilvastu will now enjoy improved facilities," the statement quoted André Paquet, deputy head of the ICRC delegation of in Kathmandu, adding, "However, it remains the responsibility of the Nepalese government to ensure that the conditions of detention at Kapilvastu and other places of detention across the country are in keeping with basic standards." nepalnews.com ia July 22 08