Rawalpindi Police to Seek Trial of Heinous Cases on Jail Premises After Escapes

Rawalpindi police are seeking to hold trials for heinous cases within jail premises, a measure proposed after recent prisoner escapes. City Police Officer Syed Khalid Hamdani chaired a meeting where this decision was made, with senior officials including SSP Operations and SSP Investigation in attendance.

The police department has devised a fresh Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the transportation of prisoners. This new protocol aims to enhance security, prevent escapes, and maintain order during transit from Adiala jail to court proceedings.

The SP Headquarters will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of these security measures. The meeting also reviewed the progress on apprehending prisoners who had previously escaped from a police van. The DSP Legal will formally request the provincial home secretary to approve trials on jail premises for terrorism-related cases.