Borstal Institution & Juvenile Jail Bahawalpur is the Old Central Jail situated near Fareed Gate in Bahawalpur, Pakistan.
History
The jail was built in 1882 as a Central Jail. It was constructed with a view to confine long-term and life prisoners of Bahawalpur Division. After construction of New Central Jail Bahawalpur, it was declared as Borstal Institution & Juvenile Jail for confinement of juveniles.
Prison industries
The following prison industries had been functioning in the jail in the past. to train the juvenile convicts in various trades and handicrafts so that they could earn their living after release form Jail, utilise prison labour in profitable works for benefit of state exchequer, and keep the juveniles busy in useful tasks.
Jail Warder Uniform Tailoring / Stitching Unit
Jail Warder Jersey Knitting Unit
Carpet Knitting Unit
Phenyle Manufacturing Unit
After promulgation of Juvenile Justice System Ordinance 2000, the prison labour in this juvenile jail has been terminated.
See also
Government of Punjab, Pakistan
Punjab Prisons (Pakistan) Prison Officer Headquarter Jail National Academy for Prisons Administration Punjab Prisons Staff Training Institute
References
External links
Official Website of Punjab Prisons (Pakistan)