Karachi: Inspector General (IG) Sindh Ghulam Nabi Memon visited Malir Jail and held a telephonic conversation with IG Prisons Sindh, Qazi Nazir, regarding the recent jailbreak incident.
According to SSP Malir, detailed updates on the police response and the re-arrest of escaped inmates were shared. Following the incident, the area around the jail was immediately sealed off, and search operations began.
IG Sindh assured full cooperation from Sindh Police to the prison authorities for the re-arrest of the escaped prisoners. He confirmed that swift action by law enforcement agencies led to the immediate capture of several inmates.
He further stated that Malir Jail primarily houses inmates involved in drug-related and minor cases. The jail administration maintains a complete record of all inmates.
To apprehend the remaining fugitives, special police teams have been formed, and province-wide directives have been issued to ensure their prompt arrest.