A delegation of the Sindh Human Rights Commission (SHRC), led by Chairperson Iqbal Ahmed Detho, along with the SHRC team, visited the Central Prison and Correctional Facility in Khairpur and the District Jail to assess the living conditions of inmates and the overall facilities in the prisons.
The Khairpur facility, with a total authorized capacity of 1,175 inmates, currently holds 1,085 inmates. Taking cognizance of the need for legal assistance, the SHRC provided advocates/legal assistance to undertrial prisoners who could not afford legal representation due to their financial condition in Khairpur facilities.
Mr. Detho ordered the Superintendent/In-charge of the facilities to immediately process the transfer applications of convicts who had requested a transfer/shifting to other facilities on humanitarian and medical grounds during the inspection visit.
Taking notice of the frequent load-shedding of electricity and gas for 8-10 hours at night, the deplorable conditions of the washrooms at the District Prison and Correctional Facility in Khairpur, Mr. Detho stated that the Commission would write to the appropriate authorities for the immediate redressal of these issues, as they directly violate the fundamental rights and welfare of the inmates.
Furthermore, Mr. Detho emphasized that the Sindh Human Rights Commission would make all-out efforts to uphold the rights of inmates for their welfare, so they can be rehabilitated and reintegrated into society as peaceful and better citizens.
