Imran Khan’s Lawyer Expresses Concerns About Slow Poisoning and Mental Torture in Jail
Imran Khan, Pakistan’s former prime minister, may be at risk of slow poisoning in jail, according to his lawyer. Naeem Panjutha, who is also Khan’s spokesman on legal affairs, voiced fears about his client’s safety and raised concerns about the mental torture Khan is allegedly being subjected to. Panjutha claimed that Khan could be slowly food poisoned and highlighted the restrictions placed on his movement.
On Monday night, Khan, 70, was transferred to a lower-class cell at Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi, having been previously held at Attock jail since September 26 following court orders. Panjutha revealed that security personnel have been stationed outside Khan’s cell. He further alleged that new methods are being used in an attempt to break the former prime minister.
To address Khan’s conditions in jail, Panjutha filed a petition in the Islamabad High Court, which is scheduled for a hearing on October 5. In addition, Khan’s wife, Bushra Bibi, visited him to show her support.
Khan’s arrest on August 5 was a result of his conviction in the Toshakhana case. Following his removal from office in April last year, he has been embroiled in numerous legal cases. The Islamabad High Court restored Khan’s bail in nine different cases on Monday by overturning decisions made by various trial courts.
It remains to be seen how Khan’s concerns will be addressed and whether the court will take action based on Panjutha’s petition. Amidst these developments, there are growing concerns over the conditions and treatment experienced by the former prime minister.
With Khan’s lawyer fearing slow poisoning and alleging mental torture, there is increasing scrutiny on the way he is being treated in jail. The concerns raised by Panjutha spotlight the need for transparent and fair treatment of all prisoners, regardless of their status, in order to uphold justice and human rights. As the legal proceedings continue, all eyes will be on the upcoming hearing on October 5, where Khan’s conditions in jail will be further evaluated.
