Pakistan’s former prime minister, Imran Khan, is being held in solitary confinement in a death cell at Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi, his party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), claimed on Monday.
PTI central information secretary Sheikh Waqas Akram made these claims during a press conference, stating that Khan had been placed in a cell meant for terrorists.
“Imran Khan has been kept in a death cell; he has been kept in solitary confinement,” he said. “Khan was kept in the death cell as the undertrial prisoner before he was convicted.”
Akram criticised the treatment of Khan, calling it shameful and an attempt to break his will, adding that authorities had denied Khan visits from his family and political allies, even though the law allows meetings with lawyers and close relatives.
He pointed out that, despite a court ruling permitting six individuals to meet Khan, these meetings had not been allowed.
“The courts’ orders are being disregarded. Even Imran Khan’s wife has been denied meetings with him twice, and no explanation is being given,”he added.
PTI has filed a contempt of court petition over the issue, but meetings continue to be blocked.
Concerns have also been raised about Khan’s well-being, as the information secretary said that Khan has been denied medical consultations with his doctor. Additionally, PTI leaders have expressed frustration over the jail authorities withholding Khan’s books and newspapers.
These claims could not be verified. Imran Khan has been behind bars since his arrest on August 5, 2023.
