(Siasat News)Everyone in jail is not a culprit. Despite spending many years in jail, they are treated as accused. Persons implicated in fake cases are also forced to undergo punishment without being penalized.This fact came to light after talking to the prisoners.
The other day, Siasat Urdu Daily had made arrangements for Iftaar Party in Cherlapally Jail. During Iftaar Party, many jail inmates narrated the tales of their woes. Some are imprisoned for the crimes they committed whereas some others are forced to undergo imprisonment without committing any crime. Majority of the prisoners belong to under trail category. When these prisoners narrated their stories, it became known.
Concentrating attention the pathetic conditions of the prisoners, Mr. Zahid Ali Khan, Editor Siasat Urdu Daily announced the establishment of a computer center in jail. He said that when these under tail prisoners are released, it will be a great help to them, Those who participated in the Iftaar Party were:Mr. Zaheeruddin Ali Khan, Managing Editor Siasat, Mr. Amer Ali Khan, News Editor Siasat, Mr. Taquiuddin Shajee, Dr. Saber Ali Khan, Mr Osman bin Mohammed Al-Hajiri, Mr. Tajuddin, former Assistant Commisioner of Police, Mr. Mohammed Sohail Khan and others. All these guests joined Iftaar Party and offered prayer along with the prisoners.
When Mr. Zahid Ali Khan entered the jail premises, prisoners rushed to him to narrate their tales of suffering.
Mr. Zahid Ali Khan thanked jail authorities for making arrangements for Iftaar Party for prisoners during the month of Ramzan. He talked to the prisoners in detail. After listening to the stories of their sufferings, Mr. Zahid Ali Khan advised them to reform themselves and try to lead the life like good citizen after their release.
Most of the prisoners complained the apathy of the police, negligence of lawyers, financial backwardness and lack of correct guidance.
Many prisoners didn’t know the sections of Indian Penal Code under which they have been charge sheeted. They didn’t even know the state of their cases. They are not getting any cooperation and benefits from the lawyers.
After talking to these prisoners, Mr. Zahid Ali Khan decided to concentrate on building their character and announced to establish a Computer Center in jail. The officials of the prison desired to arrange a T.V. also for the jail inmates. Mr. Zahid Ali Khan assured that it would be provided. Mr. Zaheeruddin Ali Khan elicited information about their present conditions and assured them to provide Islamic Education along with Modern knowledge. One prisoner told that he has been in prison for three years due to the deceit of his friend. Another prisoner told that he has already completed four-years imprisonment.
Mr. Keshava Naidu, Superintendent gave the details of the prisoners to Mr. Zahid Ali Khan. He also participated in Iftaar Party.
Present on this occasion were: Mr. Ashok Reddy and Jayanaran Reddy (Jailors); Mr. Farooq Ali Khan, D.S.P., Mr. Maqbool al-Hajiri and Mr. Murali of Siasat Urdu Daily.
—-Siasat News