Adiala Jail Prisoners Complain of Food Restrictions

Prisoners held at Adiala Jail have lodged complaints regarding restrictions on food and other facilities within the jail premises. Male and female inmates, who are regularly transported from Central Jail Adiala to Judicial Complex and District Courts for hearings, have expressed dissatisfaction with the current conditions. The prisoners reported that provisions such as tomatoes, spices, rice, lentils, packaged milk, and juices have been restricted from being brought from their homes.

Consequently, the curry served in the jail is predominantly watery with just two small potatoes and a bowl of bland broth. Previously, they relied on bringing tomatoes and spices from home to enhance the flavor, but these items have now also been prohibited. Packaged milk and juices are available within the jail at three times the market price, and the prisoners noted that no change in payment was given.

They stated that they had previously obtained packaged milk, juices, and tomatoes from their residences, but this convenience has been discontinued. Furthermore, women prisoners accompanied by one or two young children were not given food for the children. Instead of a full meal, they received only one piece of bread for the mother, leaving her with the choice of staying hungry or asking other, wealthier female inmates for some of their bread.

Relatives of the prisoners, including Riaz Ali, Faisal Khan, and Azhar Ali, have demanded that the facilities be improved for the inmates.