A cursory look into Imran Khan’s life in jail

A cursory look into Imran Khan's life in jail

–100 books and 10 cameras at Khan’s cell

By Zulqernain

Pakistan’s former prime minister and PTI supremo Imran Khan is living in appalling conditions in Adiala Jail Rawalpindi, says a latest report.

    Advocate Salman Safdar formally submitted to the Supreme Court (SC) on Wednesday a seven-page report regarding incarcerated PTI founder Imran Khan’s living conditions at Adiala jail in Rawalpindi, amid concern from his party over his treatment.

The PTI lawyer, who was appointed amicus curaie to visit Adiala jail, told the media after submitting the report that he met the PTI founder and visited his cell.

   According to the report, Imran’s daily routine varies between summer and winter.

“Small-sized heater/blower” in his living cell during the winter months and that hot water was available at all times.

However, he said that during the summer months, his living conditions were “particularly difficult due to extreme heat and humidity” as well as insects and mosquitoes.

Despite an installed room cooler and mosquito repellent, the measures “do not sufficiently mitigate the prevailing conditions”, the report said. This, according to the ex-premier, affected his quality of rest during the summer period.

Imran also reported that there was no refrigerator provided in the confinement cell, and the cool box provided to him was “not always effective” during extreme weather.

Imran expressed discontent in this regard and said that he had experienced food poisoning two to three times during the summer months.

 Approximately 10 surveillance cameras installed in the compound for monitoring Imran Khan.

One camera has coverage up to the shower area, there is no camera installed inside the room/cell itself, the report said.

Lawyer Reema Omar said in a post on X “First, the Govt claimed ignorance of Imran Khan’s health issues and treatment .Then the Govt underplayed the seriousness of his eye condition and continued to keep details secret, even from his family.”

   Reema further said now, after nearly 2 weeks, Salman Safdar’s amicus report reveals Imran Khan has lost 85% vision in one eye and continues to experience discomfort

“A damning, horrifying tale of the Govt’s cruelty, negligence, and inhumane treatment, which requires immediate investigation, redress, and accountability.”

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