Dignity in Confinement: Why Torture is Never Justified | Zimmedar Kaun

Custodial torture is often dismissed as a problem of "bad apples," but what if the abuse is caused by a broken system? In this crucial episode of JPP's "Zimmedar Kaun?", we speak with Asghar Ali, AIG Industries, Punjab Prisons, who offers a unique administrative analysis on accountability from within the correctional system. AIG Ali offers a critical administrative analysis, explaining that dignity is non-negotiable. He emphasizes that torture is an offense against the state, not just the person. He calls for cross-sectoral collaboration, asserting that joint training for all stakeholders (police, prosecution, prison, judiciary) is necessary to solve the system's dimensional failures.   Addressing the root cause, AIG Ali asserts that abuse stems from systemic issues rather than individual malice. He demanded systemic investment: to prevent abuse, the government must "first equip them with sufficient resources, improve their training skills and then make him a professional and responsible officer."   About the "Zimmedar Kaun?" Campaign: "Zimmedar Kaun?" (Who's Responsible?) is a public awareness campaign by Justice Project Pakistan aimed at dissecting the Torture and Custodial Death (Prevention and Punishment) Act, 2022. We bring together key stakeholders, from law enforcement and the judiciary to medical experts and civil society, to build awareness, empower victims, and advocate for the Act's full implementation. About Justice Project Pakistan (JPP): Justice Project Pakistan is a non-profit human rights law firm that provides pro bono legal and investigative services to the most vulnerable prisoners in the Pakistani justice system. Get Help: If you or someone you know is a victim of human rights violations, you can contact: Ministry of Human Rights Helpline: 1099 National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR): 051-9217340 Federal Investigation Agency (FIA): 051-111-345-786 #ZimmedarKaun #EndTorture #PrisonReform #Accountability #HumanRights #Pakistan #Law #Prisons