Adiala Jail, which is counted among the most secure jails of Pakistan, is once again in the headlines. This is the jail where former Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan has been lodged for the last several months. But, this time the discussion is not about Imran Khan, but about the questions raised on the security system of the jail. It is reported that 14 prisoners escaped from this high-security jail, after which high alert was declared in the entire area. Police and security agencies have started a large-scale search operation in search of absconding prisoners.
Adiala Central Jail is also called Rawalpindi District Jail, big news has come out regarding this. According to media reports, the police have said that 14 prisoners were being taken to Adiala jail after appearing in the court. Meanwhile, all the prisoners waiting for the opportunity escaped from the police van. The escaping prisoners took advantage of the loopholes in the prison security. As soon as the incident came to light, the jail administration, police and other security agencies became active. Blockade has been imposed in the surrounding areas and continuous raids are being conducted to catch the absconding prisoners.
4 prisoners arrested
In the initial investigation, it is also being seen whether there was any negligence or internal collusion of any jail employee in this escape. According to the information, when the van full of prisoners was stopped for investigation, at the same time the prisoners threw chilli powder in the eyes of the police officers and ran away. After which an immediate effort was made to find everyone, during this time 4 out of 14 prisoners were recaptured, but the search for the remaining 10 is going on.
Heavy police force is deployed
Adiala Jail is one of the most famous jails of Pakistan. Many high-profile prisoners have been kept here. Former Prime Minister Imran Khan is also lodged in this jail in a corruption related case. Special arrangements have already been made for their security and there is strict surveillance outside the jail also. In such a situation, the escape of prisoners from this jail is being considered a big challenge for the security agencies. After the incident, the jail administration has started investigating the entire matter. It is being told that heavy police force has been called to arrest the prisoners.
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