Imran Khan may be shifted from Adiala Jail

Lahore, Dec 11: Pakistan is considering relocating former Prime Minister Imran Khan from Rawalpindi’s Adiala Jail due to ongoing protests by his supporters outside the prison, a senior Punjab official told PTI. The provincial government, in consultation with federal authorities, is reviewing options, with District Jail Attock among potential alternatives. Continuous demonstrations have disrupted daily life for local residents, prompting authorities to explore the move. Tensions escalated after prison officials denied Khan’s sisters and lawyers access to him, triggering protests that were dispersed by Punjab Police using water cannons and vehicle seizures. The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) condemned the police action, calling the use of water cannons on women in winter “inhumane” and accusing authorities of violating Khan’s rights. Officials claimed the protests are being used to create chaos, while PTI leaders said the transfer is demanded by the party to allow Khan’s family and legal team access, highlighting rising unrest and political tension surrounding his imprisonment.