Even though the officers on duty are well-aware of the ongoing illegal activities within the jail premises, different prices are charged for different sorts of activities. Extortion demands, threats by land mafia and murder threats from within the jail are some of the illegal activities that keep the businesses of the locked up criminals running. Despite several complaints registered with the jailer, no actions are taken to put an end to the illegal activities, instead, the charges for the activities to be carried out are raised. Other than all illegal activities that have taken over the jails across Punjab, juveniles being sexually assaulted in prisons and the usage of drugs are also among the common practices. The members of the jail’s staff are servants of anyone who is rich and powerful, he added.

Source: Pakistan Today January 24, 2018 19:30 UTC