ABBOTTABAD: Following the directives of Chief Justice Peshawar High Court Justice Mohammad Ibrahim Khan, District and Session Judge Ikhtiyaar Khan and Judicial Magistrate 1st Abbottabad Gul Mohammad Tuesday conducted a visit to the Abbottabad District Jail.

Their visit was aimed at overseeing the proceedings and addressing matters concerning prisoners ahead of Eidul Fitr.

During their inspection, the judicial officials ordered the release of seven inmates who were implicated in diverse criminal activities. Furthermore, they listened to the grievances of other detainees and promptly issued instructions for the resolution of their concerns.

This action underscores the judiciary’s commitment to ensuring justice and facilitating the observance of religious festivities among the incarcerated people.

Published in Dawn, April 10th, 2024

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