The jail official’s statement said, “there are no truth in any of the news about Khan’s supposed transfer from Adiala Jail; he is fine, and we will continue to take care of him.”
A day after rising tensions at Adiala Jail in Pakistan over supposed news related to Imran Khan being dead in solitary confinement, the jail authorities released a statement confirming that Khan was still alive and still in custody, and they were treating him for his alleged tortuous condition.
The jail official’s statement said, “there are no truth in any of the news about Khan’s supposed transfer from Adiala Jail; he is fine, and we will continue to take care of him.”
Imran Khan, former captain of Pakistan national cricket team and leader of Pakistan Tehreek-I-Insaf (PTI), has been incarcerated for over 2 years on a combination of corruption and the use of terror.
Imran Khan remains in Adiala Prison, while his sisters have continuously tried to meet him, but have repeatedly been refused. This has resulted in many protests, and alleged police abuse of force against the protesters.
Noreen Khan, Aleema Khan, and Uzma Khan on Tuesday night protested outside the prison alongside supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and called for authorities to permit them to see their brother. Reports emerged of Khan being put into solitary confinement during the protests.
In the meantime, Pakistan’s defence minister, Khawaja Asif, stated that Imran was enjoying significantly greater ease in prison than he had during his previous incarcerations.
“Review the menu of the food that is provided for him.”
“It isn’t found even in a five-star hotel,” Asif stated, according to Geo News. He also claimed that the former PM had access to a TV, workout gear, and other amenities. Asif mentioned that Imran received a double bed along with a “velvet mattress.”
