Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi Allege Torture, Isolation in Pakistan’s Adiala Jail
K N Mishra
21/Aug/2025

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Allegations of mistreatment: Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi reported inhumane treatment, insect bites, electric shocks, and inadequate medical care in Adiala Jail.
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Isolation and rights suspension: Meetings with family, legal teams, and other visitors have been suspended, highlighting concerns about custodial rights violations.
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Political and human rights implications: Their claims fuel debates on political victimisation in Pakistan, with human rights advocates stressing detainees’ right to safety and dignity.
Fresh reports from Adiala Jail, Rawalpindi, reveal serious allegations by former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi, claiming inhumane treatment, medical neglect, and continued isolation. Sources close to the couple have described multiple incidents of mistreatment, including electric shocks, insect bites, and denial of first aid, raising alarms about custodial standards in Pakistan’s high-profile detention facilities.
Imran Khan, imprisoned since last year, affirmed his resilience, stating, “Have no fear — your captain is still standing tall with his head held high,” signaling that prison hardships have not broken his spirit. Despite this, he confirmed via X that he has been placed under complete isolation, with all meetings with his wife, family, and legal counsel suspended without explanation.
Bushra Bibi reportedly sustained visible wounds from insect bites and suffered an electric shock, yet the jail administration allegedly denied her timely medical assistance. She has accused authorities of degrading and inhumane treatment, a claim echoed by Khan, who asserted that her condition reflects a broader pattern of neglect and harassment within the facility.
These allegations have intensified discussions on prison conditions and political victimisation in Pakistan. While jail authorities deny mistreatment, Khan’s and his family’s accounts suggest severe custodial lapses. Supporters argue that suspension of family and lawyer visits violates basic prisoner rights, while human rights advocates emphasise that all detainees, regardless of political standing, are entitled to safety, dignity, and medical care.
As Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi continue to raise these concerns, the situation underscores a deepening divide between Pakistan’s government narrative and the opposition’s perspective on custodial treatment, drawing both national and international attention to issues of political rights, human rights, and prison administration in Pakistan.
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