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PESHAWAR, Dec 16 (APP):Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Muhammad Sohail Afridi on Tuesday visited Central Jail Peshawar and inaugurated a modern security system comprising CCTV cameras and other advanced equipment.
The CM also inaugurated a rehabilitation centre for drug-addicted inmates and a model interview room. He announced the provision of Rs. 20 million for the improvement of inmates’ facilities and announced the solarization of jails across the province.
During visit, he carried out a detailed inspection of the medical ward and the e-visit system, met inmates, listened to their issues and issued on-the-spot directives for the immediate resolution of various matters.
On the occasion, the CM announced a special remission of two months in the sentences of inmates in provincial jails and stated that the provincial government would pay the fines of inmates who remain imprisoned due to non-payment of fines.
He also directed establishment of a digital complaint cell for the prompt redressal of inmates’ grievances and sought proposals from the relevant authorities for establishment of a hospital in Peshawar jail.
KP CM also directed the creation of separate special cells for juvenile inmates and women and instructed improvements in the family quarters for inmates in jails across the province.
He also directed to hold a Darbar/Khuli Kachehri next week to hear inmates’ issues and emphasized strict and effective implementation of Parole and Probation Act, 2022.