Summary
- A death row prisoner died after receiving an electric shock inside a barrack at Karachi Central Jail prison authorities confirmed on Thursday.
- Jail authorities also disclosed that Amjad was facing cases involving sexual assault.
- The incident took place at Karachi Central Jail where authorities are now examining the circumstances that led to the inmate’s death.
A death row prisoner died after receiving an electric shock inside a barrack at Karachi Central Jail prison authorities confirmed on Thursday.
The deceased identified as Amjad was awaiting a decision on a mercy petition submitted to the President according to jail officials. The petition had been forwarded for consideration leaving his execution sentence subject to the outcome of the appeal.
Officials said the prisoner’s body had been shifted to a cold storage facility. It will be handed over to his family after the completion of the required legal formalities.
Jail authorities also disclosed that Amjad was facing cases involving sexual assault. However they did not provide further details about the cases or the circumstances surrounding the incident.
An investigation has been launched to establish how the prisoner came into contact with the electrical current inside the barrack. Officials said further details would emerge as the inquiry progresses.
