A total of 2,153 prisoners were pardoned in the respective states and regions yesterday.
According to section 401, sub-section (1) of the Criminal Code, 2153 of these inmates were released on condition that “If they commit the crime again, they will have to serve the remaining sentences in addition to a new sentence”.
The cost of travel per prisoner is K35 per mile and the food allowance is K1,000 per day.
When releasing the prisoners, the officials gave them a word of advice and a release certificate.
Of the 2,153 who were acquitted, 14 inmates were from Kachin State, 101 from Kayah State, nine from Kayin State, 47 from Sagaing Region, 49 from Taninthayi Region, 450 from Bago Region, 94 from Magway Region, 911 from Mandalay Region, 26 from Mon State, 339 from Yangon Region, 65 from Shan State, and 48 from Ayeyawady Region were pardoned.
The parolees and their family members who came to the front of the prison greeted each other with joy and happiness.
The relevant state and regional governments escorted those who have been released from punishment to stations, ports, and bus terminals by vehicles for their long-distance travel. — MNA/KZL
