Imran claims Bushra poisoned in Bani Gala sub-jail

Requests court order for medical examination by doctor from Shaukat Khanum hospital

ISLAMABAD:

 

PTI founder Imran Khan made startling claims on Tuesday, asserting that his wife and former first lady Bushra Bibi had been poisoned while being held at the Bani Gala sub-jail.

He demanded a medical examination for her by a doctor from Shaukat Khanum Hospital, expressing distrust in the current medical assessment.

During the hearing of the £190 million corruption reference in Adiala jail, the former premier informed Judge Nasir Javed Rana that there had been an attempt to poison the former first lady and added that she had marks on her skin and tongue as a side effect of the 'poisoning'. “I know who is behind it."

He added that if any harm came to Bushra, the army chief should be held responsible as members of an intelligence agency are controlling everything in Bani Gala and Adiala jail.

Imran further urged the court to order Bushra's medical examination by Dr. Asim of Shaukat Khanum Hospital, adding that he and the party do not trust the doctor who examined Bushra earlier. He also urged to have an inquiry into the matter of Bushra’s alleged poisoning.

Following the former premier’s request, the court directed Imran to submit a detailed application regarding the former first lady's medical examination.

‘Toilet cleaner mixed into food'

Meanwhile, during the hearing, Bushra spoke to the media, addressing rumours circulating within the party that labelled her as an 'American agent'.

She disclosed a distressing incident, stating that she had been poisoned by "three drops" of a common toilet cleaner mixed into her food, causing her health to deteriorate over a month.

Describing her symptoms, she recounted swollen eyes, chest and stomach discomfort, and a bitter taste in her food and water. She asserted that suspicious substances had been mixed into her food previously, including honey, and now the toilet cleaner.

Refusing to disclose the informant's identity from her time in jail, Bushra said that she had been decently treated at the Bani Gala sub-jail but expressed frustration at being denied the ability to open windows for a period.

Previously, PTI had alleged that Bushra had been fed "poisonous food" during her detention, highlighting her severe pain. In a formal statement, a PTI spokesperson voiced concerns over perceived threats to Bushra's life, citing the denial of her constitutional right to medical examination.
Moreover, the party raised objections to the restriction on Bushra Bibi's family visits, viewing it as a violation of both constitutional rights and jail regulations.

They accused authorities of deliberately endangering her well-being.