District Jail Dera Murad Jamali Firing Incident: Officials Suspended, Inquiry Report Submitted

Independent Report.
D. M. Jamali. Oct. 07
An inquiry committee has submitted its report to the Inspector General of Prisons regarding the firing incident outside District Jail Dera Murad Jamali, recommending suspension and disciplinary action against officials and wardens found negligent and lax in their duties
The incident occurred on October 2, when unidentified individuals opened fire on a van transporting prisoners to a court hearing, resulting in the death of three individuals, including a police officer and a prisoner, and injuring two police officers.
The inquiry committee, headed by DIG Ziaullah Khan Train and AIG Admin Shakil Baloch, recorded statements from officials and personnel, gathering evidence to complete the report.

Key Findings and Recommendations:*
_Negligence and Laxity_: Officials and wardens found guilty of negligence and laxity have been suspended and face disciplinary action.
– _Security Lapses_: The inquiry highlighted security lapses that contributed to the incident.
– _Further Investigation_: The report recommends further investigation to identify those responsible.
The full report will be submitted to the Additional Chief Secretary Home Department for further action.
This incident highlights concerns about prison security and the need for stringent measures to prevent such incidents in the future.