Prison authorities have repeatedly sought a separate jail ward at Mandya Institute of Medical Sciences
She said a secure jail ward, designed on the lines of a prison barrack, is essential for treating male and female prisoner-patients separately and for accommodating accompanying security personnel. Mandya district prison houses undertrials and convicts, many of whom are referred to MIMS when they need treatment beyond the medical facilities available within the prison. inmates requiring inpatient care are admitted to general wards While minor ailments are treated inside the prison. They are escorted to the hospital by personnel from the Mandya District Armed Reserve (DAR) or prison staff. The arrangement places an additional burden on prison authorities, as security personnel have to remain with admitted inmates round the clock. Treating prisoners in general wards also creates difficulties in maintaining security and preventing contact with other patients and visitors, particularly during emergencies and prolonged hospitalisation. Prison authorities have repeatedly sought a separate jail ward at MIMS.