Muzaffarabad: In a surprising incident, nineteen prisoners fled from Rawalakot District Jail, among whom one was an infamous terrorist. During the jailbreak that shook the whole region, police killed one prisoner in the crossfire.
As per details, all hell broke loose when a prisoner held the guard on the main gate at gunpoint. This daring escape raises severe questions about jail security measures. Ghazi Shehzad, a high-profile detainee associated with banned outfits and known for his close links with such organizations, fled. The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) had earlier arrested Ghazi and handed him over to the police. Which makes this escape more alarming.
According to sources, Ghazi Shehzad belongs to Gurrala Pulandri. His association with a criminal terrorist organization marked him as a great apprehension for law enforcement agencies. His breakthrough stands out as a significant jolt against the anti-terrorism drive in the region. The rest of these 18 fugitives and Shehzad were convicted criminals. Therefore, it is difficult for cops to track them down quickly.
Right after this event, LEAs swung into action; check posts were set up swiftly on all exit points of Rawalakot city. Where escaped detainees could pass through to capture them red-handed while trying to flee away outside district boundaries too soon after their successful breakout attempt amidst the chaos inside prison walls itself, etcetera… The police department has demanded more workforce to meet the extensive search operation requirements. Consequently, they have called in additional forces. Helicopters are conducting aerial surveys of the affected areas. Plus tracking dogs brought into play by local cops during hunt missions aimed at re-arresting these absconders etcetera….
Officials believe that the unidentified deceased person might have played some role during an initial scuffle that eventually led to freeing other inmates. However, they have not yet disclosed his identity except to confirm his affiliations with the runaway group.
After this jailbreak incident, law enforcement agencies have tightened security at Rawalakot District Jail. The initial probe indicates a possible security protocol breach that allowed prisoners to overpower the guard and implement their escape plan. An internal review board has already formed to investigate how convicts obtained firearms, breached primary gate security arrangements, etc.
This occurrence has also sparked broader debate regarding the prison system in the region; critics argue that. Like many other nearby lockups, Rawalakot District Prison lacks adequate staff strength coupled with. The necessary facilities for handling such category prisoners effectively. Therefore, authorities should consider it under-resourced and urgently reform it; otherwise, We might see more such incidents happening soon again.
Authorities are cautioning people living near jails and requesting the general public not to approach these escaped persons. If you see them anywhere, immediately inform the police instead. Their dangerousness level remains high, so caution should prevail even while reporting their whereabouts, etcetera… Authorities have announced rewards for providing information leading towards re-arresting any or all absconding prisoners. Thereby heightening efforts to bring them back into custody immediately.
While the search for the escapees remains ongoing, the primary goal is to catch them. They again bring peace to the community. No doubt about it: this jailbreak has shown just how weak our prisons are. We can only wait and see what steps authorities will take to ensure such incidents do not occur again. The Rawalakot District Jail incident should serve as a grim wake-up call for law enforcement agencies struggling with keeping order in regions susceptible to terrorism.
