The government of Balochistan has decided to build two new central prisons in the province in order to solve problems regarding shifting of prisoners to far-flung jails, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Thursday.
The two new central prisons will be constructed in Gwadar and Pishin
During his recent visit to Balochistan, Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Yahya Afridi had announced establishment of two central jails in the province.
On Tuesday last, CJP Yahya Afridi had visited Gwadar sub-jail as part of criminal justice system reforms and reviewed the facilities being provided to under-trial prisoners and called for enhanced focus on inmate welfare and infrastructure improvement.
During the visit, the CJP was accompanied by Balochistan High Court Chief Justice Hashim Khan Kakar, administrative judge for prisons Justice Abdullah Baloch, Gwadar district and sessions judge Rozi Khan Barrech and IG (Prisons).
Realising the challenges posed by the jail’s remote location, the CJP urged the establishment of a prison in each division of the province. In response, government officials assured him of their commitment to establishing a jail in Makran division.
The CJP also visited Makran Judicial Complex and held a meeting with judicial officers and Makran Bar Association representatives.
Reporter: Essa Tareen