QUETTA: The Balochistan Prisons Department has taken strict disciplinary action against several employees, dismissing 21 officials, including 17 wardens, for remaining absent from duty for the past four years while allegedly continuing to draw salaries.

According to prison department officials, Balochistan chief minister had delegated disciplinary powers to Inspector General of Prisons retired Captain Abdul Saeed Naveed four months ago, enabling the department to initiate action against employees involved in misconduct and negligence.

The IG of Prisons subsequently heard more than 100 disciplinary cases involving jail employees across the province.

Published in Dawn, May 23rd, 2026