In a surprise visit, Caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi arrived unannounced at Central Jail Kot Lakhpat, catching both the administration and jail authorities off guard. He personally visited the male and female prisoners’ barracks, engaging with them to understand their concerns and challenges.
Chief Minister Naqvi took part in the ongoing Milad celebration in Barrack No. 9, offering prayers alongside the incarcerated individuals. He promptly called his staff to address the prisoners’ immediate issues. Notably, he directed for free eye surgeries upon the prisoners’ request, and instructed the establishment of a specialized medical camp within the jail premises to cater to their healthcare needs.
During their interaction, the prisoners shared details of their cases with the Chief Minister. Responding decisively, he directed the Inspector General of Police, Advocate General Punjab, and CCPO Lahore to conduct a personal review of these cases. Additionally, Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi ensured compliance with legal requisites by ordering the transfer of a prisoner from Lahore to Gujrat Jail. Moved by the accounts of elderly women prisoners, Chief Minister Naqvi offered comfort and reassured them that every effort would be made to uphold justice in their cases. He vowed to personally oversee their cases, assuring them of fair treatment. The Deputy Commissioner and SSP are slated to visit the Investigation Jail to directly address the concerns of female prisoners. Moreover, steps are in motion to facilitate the release of inmates who have completed their sentences. Chief Minister MohsinNaqvi underscored the importance of providing top-tier healthcare, including necessary medicines, to prisoners afflicted with various illnesses in the prison hospital. He also inspected the ambulances stationed within the prison premises, ensuring they were fully equipped and operational. Moreover, in a surprise move, Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi conducted an impromptu visit to the LDA One Window Cell Monday. He personally met with the staff of the One Window Cell, engaging in discussions about the challenges they face. Chief Minister Naqvi also sought feedback from citizens regarding the services provided by the One Window Cell.
A woman present in the one-window cell extended her prayers and gratitude to Chief Minister MohsinNaqvi for tirelessly serving the public day and night. During the conversation, she commended his widespread presence in schools, hospitals, and various other settings. She prayed for his continued strength and expressed deep appreciation for his visits to hospitals and other critical places.
A senior citizen expressed his pleasure at seeing the Chief Minister in the One Window Cell and praised the collective efforts of the team for striving towards improvement. Responding promptly to a citizen’s complaint, the Chief Minister immediately summoned the concerned officer and directed swift resolution of the matter. He further instructed that a citizen’s long-pending issue, spanning two years, be resolved within four days.
