156,312 Prisoners Get Eid Al-Fitr Remission 1446 Hijri, 928 Free Immediately

PIXABAY ILLUSTRATION

JAKARTA - A total of 156,312 prisoners and children assisted by Muslims received special remissions (RK) and reduced criminal periods (PMP) during the Eid al-Fitr 1446 Hijri period. Minister of Immigration and Corrections (Imipas) Agus Andrianto said the government had given the rights of the inmates.

"Remissions and PMP are motivations for inmates to continue to improve themselves and realize restorative justice that focuses on rehabilitation," Agus said as quoted from a written statement, Saturday, March 29.

Of these, 154,170 inmates and 1,214 foster children received RK I and PMP I or a partial reduction in their criminal period. Meanwhile, 928 people consisting of 908 prisoners and 20 foster children were immediately released because they received RK II and PMP II or were immediately released.

"Eid al-Fitr also contains deep reflections about a day that is greeted with gratitude, cleanliness of the heart, sincerity and the importance of strengthening social relations by mutual forgiveness," said Agus.

In addition, the government also provides remission and a reduction in the criminal period for 2,039 Hindu inmates and children in the context of Nyepi Day Saka New Year 1947. In detail, 1,609 people received RK I or reduced part of the criminal period and 20 people received RK II or immediately released after receiving remission.

Then there are 12 fostered children who receive reduced criminal periods. "Make this blessing a reminder to control lust so as not to fall into the same mistake," said Agus.

Ramadan may have passed, but self-improvement must continue. Hopefully it will be the first step to become a better person," he continued.

Furthermore, Agus said that this remission had an impact on the management of correctional institutions (prisons). In addition to reducing excess capacity, the cost of eating also has the potential to be saved up to IDR 81,264,930,000.

The remission applies to the celebration of Nyepi 1947 Saka, namely March 29, 2025 and Eid al-Fitr 1446 Hijri according to the date to be determined by the government.

With the award in the form of PMP remissions, it is hoped that the inmates will be more motivated to take part in the coaching program seriously and not commit violations in prisons, detention centers, or LPKA. It is also hoped that the number of recidivism or repetition of criminal acts can be minimized and help former inmates and inmates to adapt more easily after being released.