Elahi broke four ribs in nasty fall in jail

PTI leader also suffered injury to his forehead, left knee

Former Punjab chief minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Parvez Elahi, who had a nasty fall in the Adiala Jail, had broken four ribs, according to his medical report presented to a court by the jail authorities on Thursday.

According to the report presented by the deputy jail superintendent to Anti-Corruption Court Judge Arshad Hussain Bhutta, X-rays taken in the jail premises after the incident, which occurred in the jail’s washroom, confirmed the fractures.

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On Tuesday, the court was informed that Elahi had a fall in the jail’s washroom, causing minor fractures. However, the detailed medical report outlined a series of injuries sustained by the former chief minister, in addition to the broken ribs.

Elahi reportedly suffered an injury to his forehead during the fall, with visible marks noted on the left side of his head. Furthermore, there were injuries near his left eye and on his left arm, while swelling was observed on the right side of his chest. Additionally, Elahi’s left knee was found to be injured.

Elahi underwent thorough medical examinations conducted by doctors from PIMS Islamabad and Benazir Bhutto Hospital Rawalpindi, including specialists in general surgery, cardiology, and orthopaedics. The doctors advised Elahi to observe a two-week rest to facilitate his recovery.