100 Prisoners at Adiala Jail Test Positive for HIV

Adiala Jail Superintendent Sajid Baig announced that 100 prisoners out of approximately 8,000 at the facility in Rawalpindi have tested positive for HIV, according to 24NewsHD TV channel on Thursday. Baig made the announcement during a ceremony to release the Human Rights Commission's annual prison data report. He stated that Adiala Jail houses inmates from two cities, leading to a large prisoner population.

Baig further revealed that the jail will soon see a reduction in inmates by half, as construction on Islamabad Jail is nearing completion. Around 50 percent of the current Adiala Jail population will be transferred to the new facility once it becomes operational, easing the burden on the jail by approximately 50 percent. Baig also mentioned that there is no overcrowding issue in Punjab's prisons, attributing this to the construction of 10 new prisons and additional barracks within Adiala Jail.

Most prisoners at Adiala Jail were arrested by police on various charges and have the option to seek post-arrest bail. Regarding healthcare, Baig confirmed that medical services are accessible to all prisoners at Adiala Jail, with six male doctors and one female doctor providing care. Regular medical check-ups are conducted for prisoners with health issues, while basic medical tests are available for initial assessment and treatment.