85% work on model jail, NPA hostel in Islamabad is complete

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Friday visited the model jail and the National Police Academy (NPA) hostel in Islamabad and reviewed the construction work of the sites, reported the 24NewsHD TV channel.

During his visit, Mohsin Naqvi expressed complete satisfaction over the pace of construction work. He also examined the barracks.

The project, which has been delayed for the last 15 years, is heading towards a conclusion as 85 percent of the construction work is already completed.

Talking on the occasion, Mohsin Naqvi said that due to the security situation, construction of a new jail in the federal capital is a need of the hour.

A detailed and comprehensive briefing was also given to Mohsin Naqvi, during which he was informed that the project was started in 2011.

The 85 percent construction work of phase-1 is already completed. The minister was told that a Central Control Room will be established for digital monitoring.

Mohsin Naqvi also examined the under-construction hostel for ASPs, during which he was told that construction work on security walls is underway.

The Interior Minister directed the relevant officials to focus on construction work. He said that the hostel will provide the best accommodation facilities to under-training police officials.

He said that the latest infrastructure of the National Police Academy will play an important role in the training of police officials.

Mohsin Naqvi was directed to start a double shift for the completion of the project. Inspector-General Police (IGP), Islamabad, Ali Nasir Rizvi, Chief Commissioner Islamabad Mohammad Ali Randhwa, Director-General Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Dr. Usman Anwar, and other relevant officials were also present on the occasion.

Reporter Awais Kiyani