DC Kohat Reviews Jail Facilities, Orders Strict Explosives Safety Measures
KOHAT, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 24th Aug, 2026) Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Nawaz Wazir visited District Jail Kohat along with members of the District Oversight Committee to assess prisoner facilities, sanitation, and administrative affairs. The visit aimed to evaluate the care and management provided to inmates.
During the visit, the Jail Superintendent updated the DC on jail operations, security, and available resources for prisoners. Muhammad Nawaz Wazir emphasized that prisons should promote correction and rehabilitation, ensuring inmates reintegrate into society as responsible citizens after their sentences.
Subsequently, the Deputy Commissioner chaired a meeting of the District Explosives Committee, attended by officials from various departments, including Kohat Police, Minerals Department, and others. The committee reviewed arrangements for regulating commercial explosives in mining activities, with the DC directing all parties to strictly adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for storage, transportation, and use at mining sites across the district.