Additional District and Session Judge (ADSJ) Raja Shahid Zameer on Wednesday released 11 prisoners from Central Jail Faisalabad on their personal surety bonds. According to the media reports, the prisoners were released after ADSJ Zameer, along with Civil Judge Sajid Bilal, visited the jail and reviewed the cases of the prisoners. The judges directed the jail authorities to release the prisoners who were eligible for release on personal surety bonds. The released prisoners included those who were accused of minor offenses, such as petty theft and traffic violations.

They had been languishing in jail for months or even years, awaiting trial or the completion of their sentences. The release of the prisoners was welcomed by their families and friends. They expressed gratitude to the judges for their compassion and understanding. The release of the prisoners is a step in the right direction. It will help to reduce the number of prisoners in jails, which are already overcrowded. It will also allow the prisoners to get back to their families and communities, where theycan contribute to society.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)