Adiala Jail overcrowding sparks prisoner complaints

Adiala Jail overcrowding sparks prisoner complaints

Prisoners brought from Adiala Central Jail to courts in Rawalpindi's district judiciary for hearings have complained of severe overcrowding in the jail and described the Iftar food provided to inmates — including samosas, pakoras and dates — as extremely poor in quality. Speaking to reporters after appearing before the sessions courts, several accused persons said the wards where they are housed were designed to accommodate 70 to 80 inmates, yet…