The Regional Director of Mohtasib-e-Aala (Ombudsman) for Shaheed Benazirabad, Khan Muhammad Zardari, conducted a detailed visit to the District Jail Shaheed Benazirabad. He was accompanied by Jail Superintendent Zulqarnain Jokhio, Director Health Services Dr. Amjad Bhatti, District Health Officer Dr. Mudassar Hussain, Information Officer Sher Muhammad Jamali, Assistant Jail Superintendent Sada Hussain Zardari, Additional Director Social Welfare Murtaza Gohar, and other concerned officials.
Inspection of Jail Facilities
During the visit, the Regional Director inspected various sections of the jail, including barracks, kitchen, and hospital. He reviewed cleanliness arrangements and basic facilities provided to inmates. He also met with prisoners, listened to their problems, complaints, and suggestions, and issued necessary instructions to concerned officials on the spot.
Emphasis on Prisoner Rights
Speaking on the occasion, the Regional Director stated that prisoners are entitled to fundamental human rights and should be provided with all essential facilities in accordance with the law. He directed the jail administration to further improve healthcare, food, sanitation, and other arrangements for inmates and to ensure prompt redressal of their complaints through practical measures.
Review of Sanitation and Medical Facilities
While reviewing sanitation, medical facilities, and administrative affairs in the jail, the Regional Director instructed concerned officers to utilize all available resources for the welfare and well-being of prisoners in line with the directives of the Mohtasib-e-Aala Sindh.
During the visit, Jail Superintendent Zulqarnain Jokhio briefed the Regional Director about the facilities being provided to prisoners under the Jail Manual.
