LAHORE:The Punjab Home Department has suspended Central Jail Lahore Deputy Superintendent Executive (DSE) Kamran Maqbool over alleged incompetence, negligence and conduct in violation of rules following the death of a prisoner at Kot Lakhpat Jail.
The Punjab Home Department official said that six other prison officials, including an assistant superintendent, had already been suspended on the basis of a preliminary inquiry report into the incident.
Meanwhile, thedepartment issued orders regarding postings and transfers of prison officials as part of administrative changes in the Punjab Prisons Department.Under the latest orders, Fazal Elahi has been posted as Deputy Superintendent Executive at Central Jail Lahore, while Hafiz M Rizwan has been appointed Deputy Superintendent Executive at District Jail, Jhang. Asif Murtaza has been posted as Deputy Superintendent Executive at Central Jail, Faisalabad. Shehzad Ahmed, Deputy Superintendent Executive at Central Jail, DG Khan has been directed to report to the Inspectorate of Prisons Punjab.
The Home Department has also issued rules and regulations concerning the administration and management of all prisons in the province, the spokesperson said. The official added that the department was following a zero-tolerance policy towards incompetence, mismanagement and violations of rules.
