ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday granted bail to 408 prisoners imprisoned at Adiala Jail under minor offences amid coronavirus fears.
Chief Justice Athar Minallah approved bail petitions of the prisoners.
The bench also constituted a committee to materialize the release of 408 prisoners on bail.
The committee included Director General Anti Narcotics Force (ANF), deputy commissioner, I.G. Police and other concerned officials.
The district administration in Islamabad had earlier decided to release prisoners jailed over petty crimes amid fears of coronavirus outbreak in overcrowded jails.
The Islamabad administration had earlier decided to release 230 prisoners in the first phase on bail, jailed over petty offences.
Those freed were jailed for their involvement in cases of dishonoured cheques, beggars act and other minor crimes.
