RAWALPINDI: The Punjab Prisons Department has taken action against Superintendent Attock Jail Imran Barth for allegedly attempting to offer a bribe to Inspector General Prisons Punjab Mian Salik Jalal.
The incident took place on October 5, 2026, at around 10pm when Imran Barth visited the IG Prisons’ residence for a meeting.
Cash Envelope Placed on Table
The meeting initially focused on security, safety and administrative matters concerning District Jail Attock.
After leaving the residence, the superintendent returned about two minutes later and said he wanted to discuss an important matter. When the IG Prisons entered the drawing room, Barth allegedly placed an envelope containing cash on his table.
Mian Salik Jalal refused to accept the money and immediately informed the Punjab Home Secretary about the incident.
Anti-Corruption Officials Arrest Superintendent
The matter was referred to the Anti-Corruption Establishment Punjab for action.
Officials from the anti-corruption agency arrested Imran Barth along with the alleged bribe envelope.
Further legal proceedings and investigation into the case are being conducted by the Anti-Corruption Establishment Punjab in accordance with the law.
Attock Jail Superintendent Suspended
Separately, the Punjab Home Department placed Imran Naveed Ashraf (BS-17), Superintendent District Jail Attock, under suspension for 90 days with immediate effect on charges of corruption and misconduct.
According to notification SO(Prs)1-1/2025/125, the action was taken under Section 6 of the Punjab Employees Efficiency, Discipline and Accountability Act, 2006, while the notification was issued under Section 9 of the PCS Act, 1974.
The suspended officer was directed to report to the Inspectorate of Prisons, Punjab, Lahore.
Kashif Ali Appointed Attock Jail Superintendent
The Punjab Home Department has also ordered the transfer and posting of Kashif Ali (BS-18) as Superintendent, District Jail Attock.
Under notification SO(Prs)1-1/2025/126, Kashif Ali was transferred from his position as Additional Superintendent, Central Jail Lahore, and posted as Superintendent District Jail Attock with immediate effect and until further orders.
Investigation Continues
The Anti-Corruption Establishment Punjab is conducting further legal proceedings and investigation into the alleged bribery case in accordance with the law.
