HYDERABAD: Regional Director Ombudsman Shaheed Benazirabad Mr. Khan Muhammad Zardari paid a detailed visit to the District Jail Shaheed Benazirabad on Friday, following special directives from the Provincial Ombudsman Sindh.
During the visit, the Regional Director met with jail administration, staff, and inmates to review overall conditions, facilities, and prevailing issues within the jail. He inspected medical services, sanitation arrangements, food quality, and the living barracks of prisoners.
Jail Superintendent Mr. Ghulam Rasool Mashori briefed the Regional Director on ongoing reform initiatives, security matters, and development projects underway at the facility.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Khan Muhammad Zardari emphasized that, in line with the Provincial Ombudsman’s directives, prisoners must be provided with basic human rights, proper medical treatment, and a clean living environment. He stated that the purpose of the visit was to identify challenges faced by inmates and to issue instructions to relevant authorities for their timely resolution.
The Regional Director also heard individual complaints from prisoners and directed concerned officials to take immediate and necessary action. He added that reform and improved management of district jails remain a government priority and assured full support in this regard.
Assistant Jail Superintendent Mr. Sada Hussain Zardari, Information Officer Mr. Sher Muhammad Jamali, and other officers of the District Jail accompanied the Regional Director during the visit.
