HARIPUR: Special Assistant to the Chief Minister for Prisons Humayun Khan on Thursday said that the government was committed to providing basic facilities to prisoners and ensuring their rehabilitation.

During a visit to Central Jail Haripur, He highlighted efforts to provide proper counseling for drug addicts and other inmates to trans-form them into productive members of society.

`Our aim is to help prisoners re-integrate into society as responsible citizens who can support their families and contribute to the nation, he said.

Mr Humayun announced the introduction of a video link system to facilitate meetings between prisoners and their families.He said the initiative, developed with the support of various organisations, would allow inmates to communicate with their families from within the jail.

`It is expected to ease the burden on visitors and enhance security measures.

Accompanied by Deputy Inspector General of Prisons Police Hazara Umair Khan, Jail superintendent HamidAzam, Deputy Superintendent Akhtar Hussain Shah, and other officials, Mr Humayun inspected key sections of the jail, including kitchen, juvenile sector, and factory.

He reviewed facilities provided to inmates and expressed satisfaction with them.

Jail Superintendent Hamid Azam briefed him onthe educational, healthcare, and food services available to prisoners.

Mr Humayun interacted with inmates, listened to their grievances, and assured them of resolving their issues.

He also underscored the importance of skill development programmes, saying that technical courses are being conducted in collaboration with the TechnicalEducation and Vocational Training Authority.

`These courses not only equip inmates with skills for employment but also contribute to sentence reductions,` he said.

Earlier, the special assistant to the CM visited the Prison Staff Training Academy and learned about training courses and facilities provided to the staff members. APP