There is no question of misbehaving with women in jail. DC,SSP Lahore

Committee probing alleged mistreatment of women in jails briefs CM Naqvi

Lahore_ Dr Anoosh Masood Chaudhry, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Investigation in Lahore, on Monday quashed PTI’s allegation about misbehaviour with women in jail.

The claim follows the arrest of several women in connection with the May 9 events, sparking concerns about their mistreatment while in custody.

Dr Anoosh vehemently denied any mistreatment of women prisoners, stressing that every woman in their custody was being taken care of.

She stated, “There is no question of misbehaving with women in jail.”

The SSP assured the public that she had met the women individually and provided necessary facilities, particularly addressing the concerns of Khadija Shah, who reportedly had medical issues. “We have met Khadija Shah, who has medical problems, and facilities have been provided to those who require assistance,” she stated.

To ensure the well-being of the women prisoners, Dr Anoosh highlighted the presence of medical officers available 24 hours a day. She also stressed that no man could enter the facility, reaffirming the commitment to the safety and dignity of the women in custody.

Addressing the general condition of the women detainees, the SSP stated, “All women here are important to us, and we have met with others as well. They are fine and do not have any problems.”

In response to concerns regarding the specific case of Khadija Shah, Dr Anoosh said she had been under their supervision for two to three days. She assured the presence of a specialist psychiatrist, access to a library, clean water and arrangements for clothing.

Earlier,

Punjab caretaker Chief Minister, Mohsin Raza Naqvi, held a meeting on Monday with a two-member committee tasked with investigating allegations of mistreatment of women in jails.

Sources indicate that the committee, comprised of SSP Investigation Dr Anoosh Masood and Deputy Commissioner Lahore Rafia Haider, provided a detailed briefing to the Punjab caretaker CM regarding their visit to Kot Lakhpat Jail and their interactions with the women prisoners.

During the meeting, the committee categorically refuted the allegations of mistreatment.

SSP Investigation Dr Anoosh Masood and Lahore Deputy Commissioner Rafia Haider, while presenting their briefing, affirmed that they had personally met with all the women prisoners in Kot Lakhpat Jail. They further asserted that the women prisoners were being held in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) and were treated in compliance with the law.

The committee’s visit to the jail aimed to address the concerns raised regarding the alleged mistreatment of women inmates.