Two prisoners injured as roof collapses at Karachi’s Central Jail

F.P. Report

KARACHI: As many two prisoners were injured on Wednesday when roof of a captives’ barrack collapsed at Karachi Central Jail.

According to reports, the incident took place at Security Ward No 1 of the Central Jail where high-profile prisoners were kept.

Jail officials told that at least captives have received injuries when the roof suddenly fell down which were immediately shifted to hospital.

However, no details were disclosed so far regarding the reasons behind roof collapse and identification of the injured persons.

Official statement of the incident is due to the jail authorities.

Central Jail is Karachi one of the two jails in the metropolis declared the most overcrowded among the 25 prisons across the Sindh province.