Iswaran housed in single-man cell due to ‘higher safety and security risk’: Singapore Prison Service

After his arrival, Iswaran underwent safety, security and medical assessment as per other inmates, said SPS. 

“Upon admission, all inmates have their personal belongings collected and documented for safekeeping. The items will be returned to them upon release. They are searched for contraband. After which, they are examined by a Prison Medical Officer,” said SPS. 

“All inmates are provided with the basic necessities for daily living – toothbrush, toothpaste, clothing, slippers, towel, and plastic spoon for meals.”

SPS said there are different types of cells that can house either one inmate, up to four inmates, or up to eight inmates. 

“All prison cells have toilet facilities within the cell. A straw mat and two blankets are provided to inmates as bedding. Inmates with severe medical conditions or clinical needs, upon the Prison Medical Officer’s assessment, may be housed in an Assisted Living Correctional Unit or a Medical Ward for medical monitoring. 

“Inmates are housed in different types of cells based on our assessment of their safety and security risk, as well as medical needs,” it added.