society. This composition is designed to include all the major actors of justice
system.
The website of Law and Justice Commission of Pakistan, (as of Dec 2020)
however informs that utilization of funds is not optimal in nearly all provinces of
Pakistan.
14. Conduct Forensic Examination of Mr Shahab Hussain and other inmates who
have reported torture and inhuman treatment to NCHR
Torture is inflicted in many ways. Sometimes the torturers do not pay any attention
to hiding their work and inflict injury indiscriminately, often leaving gross scarring,
fractures, and paralyses. In other instances, the torturers use techniques which
cause only transient bruising or physical disability. Moreover, psychological methods
of torture may be just as damaging as physical yet leave no physical mark at all.
Therefore, it is recommended that a thorough forensic examination of Mr Shahab
Hussain and other inmates who have alleged torture at the hands of the jail
authorities of Central Jail, Rawalpindi should be conducted at the earliest.
15. Disciplinary Proceedings against Jail Authorities
The Court should call for information on criminal proceedings, if any, taken against
the eight jail officials, including Deputy Superintendent that have been suspended
recently. Moreover, the Court should also call for a report on disciplinary
proceedings, if any, against remaining 21 jail officials who have been allegedly found
guilty of misconduct, inefficiency and torture and have simply been transferred to
other prisons.
Apart from allegations of torture, the issue of drug abuse and drug trafficking is also
prevalent in Central, Jail, Rawalpindi. 45 reports were sent to higher authorities for
disciplinary action against delinquent police officials at jail, however, action against
them is still awaited. The Honorable Court should follow through on disciplinary
action against these delinquent officials.
16. Revamping the Service Structure of Jail Employees
Most officials have been at the prison beyond the accepted tenure of 3 years.
Extensive stays in one place have encouraged deep rooted, vested interests and
corruption. A mafia like situation prevails at the jail. Therefore, it is advised that a
tenure of maximum 3 years be mandated for jail authorities.
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