ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday directed a judicial magistrate to probe alleged torture on a prisoner in Adiala Jail and submit a report within a week. The court also ordered medical examination of the affected prisoner by a PIMS medical board.
Shah Fahd – the affected prisoner – had filed a petition, alleging that the jail authorities tortured him for pointing out the abuse against prisoners during judges’ visit to Adiala Jail. IHC Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri issued a written order for the hearing of prisoner Shah Fahad petition.
The court wrote that according to the petitioner, he was subjected to the worst torture by the jail authorities. Photographs with torture marks on the prisoner’s body have also been attached along with the petition. The written order states that no torture shall be allowed on any prisoner.
The court directed the judicial magistrate to ensure safety of prisoner Shah Fahad in judicial custody. The court ordered the judicial magistrate to conduct a medical examination of the prisoner in PIMS and directed the PIMS head to form a medical board for the purpose. The court said whether an incident of violence had taken place or not, an investigation should be done and a report submitted within a week.
In addition to the prisoner’s statement, the judicial magistrate can also summon witnesses to investigate the charges levelled by the prisoner against the jail authorities. The court adjourned hearing of the case until December 7.
