Commissioner of Prisons suspended
The home ministry has suspended Commissioner of Prisons Mohamed Husham pending the outcome of an investigation on unspecified charges. Contrary to media reports, Home Minister Umar Naseer said last night that Husham has not been fired. He has been asked to stay home, Naseer said.
21 Apr 2016, 9:00 AM
The home ministry has suspended Commissioner of Prisons Mohamed Husham pending the outcome of an investigation on unspecified charges.
Contrary to media reports, Home Minister Umar Naseer said last night that Husham has not been fired. He has been asked to stay home, Naseer said.
The home minister did not give a reason for the suspension.
Deputy Commissioner Hassan Zilal has been appointed acting commissioner. Zilal said he received instruction from the ministry yesterday to take up the post, adding that he did not know the reason for Husham’s suspension.
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