The ex-Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan has claimed that he is being caged like a “terrorist”. The former-cricketer-turned-politician said that he was not given basic prisoner and human rights in a “death cell” at a high-security prison.
Khan (71) made these claims in a rare interview from inside the prison with British publication ‘The Sunday Times’, reported the Dawn newspaper on Sunday.
“I am confined in a 7ft by 8ft death cell, typically reserved for terrorists to ensure they have no contact with anyone,” he told the newspaper.
Pakistan 2023 census: Hindus are largest minority community in country with 3.8 million population
Nepal President calls for new government formation after Prachanda’s trust vote defeat – Here’s what we know so far
What are suicide pods in Switzerland? Know their function and risks – See Pictures
Pakistan: Parents of missing Hindu girl protest in Karachi city for her recovery
With barely any space to move, it is solitary confinement, said the Pakistan-Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party founder. Khan added that he was under constant surveillance by the agencies.
“Being recorded 24/7, and I am denied basic prisoner and human rights such as visitation,” he further said.
For almost a year, Khan has been imprisoned at the high-security Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi upon his conviction in three cases — the Toshakhana corruption case, the cipher case, and the un-Islamic marriage case — in which his wife, Bushra Bibi, is also imprisoned.
Ex-PM faces more than 200 cases and has been convicted in a few of them. Though Khan had secured bail or his conviction was set aside, he has not been released by the authorities.
(With inputs from agencies)
