ISLAMABAD: Justice Committee for Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) held an important meeting to discuss progress on the project of construction of Model Jail, Islamabad.
Chief Justice of Islamabad High Court Sardar Muhammad Sarfraz Dogar on Thursday chaired the meeting of the Justice Committee for ICT wherein certain issues/agendas including project of construction of Model Jail, Islamabad were discussed in the meeting.
During the meeting, it was apprised that the project completion date is 30th June, 2026 as provided by the office of the Chief Commissioner ICT, as the construction work of the Model Jail is in the final stage with 85 per cent physical work completion and 15 per cent financial progress achieved so far.
The Chief Justice observed that work on completion of Model Jail ICT should be finalized without further delay and must be completed till the cutoff date i.e. 30th June, 2026. He also observed other logistics including deployment of Jail staff should be completed simultaneously so that the shifting of prisoners of Islamabad can be started from 1st July, 2026.
The IHC Chief Justice further observed that the Secretary Ministry of Interior will coordinate with Secretary Finance to resolve the issues with regard to construction of Model Jail in ICT. The Finance Secretary will be invited to the next meeting of the Committee.Report regarding the “National Prison Reform Action Plan” submitted by the Jail Reform Sub-Committee and the Consolidated Action Plan was discussed and acknowledged as a key framework for improving prison administration.
Justice Dogar observed with great concerns that crime ratio is increasing in ICT specially theft, accident and rape cases. In Rape cases, report from Forensic Laboratory should be obtained for best incriminating evidence so that the real culprit should not go without awarding punishment. The IHC Chief Justice emphasized that criminals should be investigated properly so that the crime rate can be decreased. He added that the Training of Investigating Officers should be arranged for collecting all possible incriminating evidence.
He also observed that the judges of District Judiciary impressed upon to decide the cases expeditiously so that the grievances of the Public at large may be addressed.
Law & Order Situation and Digital/Safe City Surveillance Mechanism was also discussed and apprised that about 35 percent of critical areas of ICT are covered through CCTV surveillance, including red zones, highways and sensitive locations. As per latest report, 19,692 persons and 15,779 vehicles have been checked leading to the recovery of 17 stolen vehicles and detection of 15 proclaimed offenders. In order to further enhance monitoring and detection capabilities, installation of AI-integrated surveillance cameras is underway.
The IHC Chief Justice said that police should be deployed in other areas of Islamabad like the Red Zone. Further discussed that security arrangements of the Islamabad High Court, District Judicial Complex as well as Federal Judicial Complex and Residences of Judges are to be reviewed and strengthened in coordination with ICT Police and concerned departments and must be compliant with law. Continuous monitoring and periodic review of security measures at courts and judges’ residences is to be ensured by ICT Administration and ICT Police.
He appreciated the Islamabad Police strategy that restricted the suicide bomber from entering into the Judicial Complex, G-11, Islamabad. The Chair directed that more emergency exit doors be constructed and also install an alarm system for emergency situation in the Judicial Complex and the emergency exits should be integrated with the alarm system.
The performance of the Prosecution Department in ICT and submission of challans status was also reviewed. It was directed that challan should be submitted after proper scrutiny within reasonable time without any delay.
The Federal Prosecutor General highlighted the issues faced by the Prosecution Department. The IHC Chief Justice asked the concerned Ministry to resolve the issue on top priority.
Meeting was attended by the Secretary Ministry of Law and Justice, Additional Secretary Ministry of Interior, Chief Commissioner-ICT, IG Police-ICT, Advocate General-ICT, Deputy Attorney General, District & Sessions Judges, DG FIA, DG NCCIA, DG National Forensic Agency, DG Passport & Immigration, Federal Prosecutor General, and Registrar Islamabad High Court.
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