Pakistan, June 3 -- In response to a major security breach at Malir District Jail, the Sindh government has suspended top prison officials, including the Inspector General of Prisons Qazi Nazir Ahmed, following the escape of over 200 inmates during a panic triggered by earthquake tremors.

Sindh's Information Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon confirmed the suspensions, which also include Deputy IG Hassan Sehto and Jail Superintendent Arshad Hussain. The move comes amid intense criticism over lax security and poor crisis management.

Memon announced the formation of a two-member high-level inquiry committee. It comprises Karachi Commissioner Hassan Naqvi and Additional IG Karachi Javed Alam Odho. They are tasked with determining what went wrong...