A former deputy superintendent and a jail assistant from Adiala Jail have been detained on charges of facilitating Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Founder Imran Khan during his imprisonment.
The authorities have also launched an investigation into the involvement of several other jail employees, deepening the inquiry into the alleged misuse of power within the prison.
Sources reveal that former deputy superintendent Zafar and jail assistant Nazim are among those apprehended for providing unauthorized privileges to the former prime minister during his incarceration. The detained former deputy superintendent reportedly resides near Adiala Jail.
Meanwhile, investigation is going on with six employees on the information provided by another former deputy superintendent, Muhammad Akram, who had served in Adiala Jail for 15 years at various intervals and was removed from his post in June. These six employees were said to be closely associated with Akram.
Akram is alleged to have close ties with Imran Khan and is suspected of enabling illegal communications. The investigation is said to be making positive progress, with authorities uncovering the extent of the mobile phone access provided to Khan in violation of prison regulations.
Evidence has emerged suggesting that WhatsApp calls, linked to three European countries, were used to facilitate these conversations.
Akram is believed to be close to PTI leader Zulfi Bukhari, and is accused of facilitating Imran Khan and acting as his messenger. A meeting of the jail administration is likely to be held today on the alleged facilities provided to the former prime minister against the rules.
Meanwhile, investigation is underway with former deputy superintendent of Adiala Jail Muhammad Akram and an assistant superintendent. The detained officials are believed to have been granted access to the PTI leader’s cell while on duty, and are being investigated for providing facilities to Imran Khan against jail manual.
Both Akram and assistant superintendent Muhammad Bilal were removed from their posts in June over a report by security agencies. Since their removal, the scope of the investigation has been expanded, with additional jail staff now under scrutiny.
As the investigation continues, the jail administration is expected to meet soon to discuss the findings and determine further actions.
