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LAHORE, Apr 08 (APP):Punjab Home Department taking strict notice against officials at District Jail Shahpur for poor performance and mismanagement, has suspended the Deputy Superintendent Executive District Jail Shahpur.
According to Punjab Home department spokesperson, DS Ataur Rehman was suspended
for negligence, incompetence and mismanagement in the execution of his duties. Additionally, the storekeeper of District Jail Shahpur, Imran Hussain and Mess In-Charge Head Warder, Sultan Ahmed, have also been suspended.
The spokesperson further said that a confidential report regarding ration theft and
misappropriation was received from District Jail Shahpur, prompting an inquiry by the
DIG Headquarters and Jail Superintendent. Following the investigation, actions were
taken against the involved officers and staff based on the evidence gathered.
The spokesperson added that, as per the instructions of Secretary Home, a team from
the department was carrying out inspections of various jails. The Punjab Home Department has issued rules and regulations for the management of all jails. Suspension orders have been issued, and action has been initiated under the PEEDA Act.
Deputy Superintendent of Regional Office DG Khan, Mazhar Iqbal, has been appointed
as the new Deputy Superintendent Executive in Shahpur.