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Taking appropriate measures against criminal activities of prisoners- (1) It shall be the responsibility of the Directorate of Prisons and Correctional Services and the Police Department of the State to take all appropriate measures for protecting the society from the criminal activities of high-risk prisoners, habitual offenders and hardened criminals. (2) Based on the details of the crime committed by the inmate, available background record, history ticket, etc., inmates shall be suitably classified, assessed for their propensity and potential to negatively influence other inmates and be housed in separate barracks or cells, as may be appropriate. (3) With a view to protecting the society and the victims, high-risk prisoners, hardened criminals and habitual offenders shall not be entitled for parole, furlough, or any kind of prison leave in the normal course. PART-IV] THE GAZETTE OF MEGHALAYA (EXTRAORDINARY) APRIL 16, 2026 350