Adequate security for PTI founder at Adiala, LHC informed

Law officer displays confusion over impression of ex-premier not being provided adequate security

LAHORE:

The advocate general for Punjab (AGP) informed the Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday that extraordinary measures have been taken at Adiala jail to ensure incarcerated former premier Imran Khan's security.

LHC Chief Justice Malik Shahzad Ahmad Khan heard a plea seeking security protocols for the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder.

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In compliance with the court's previous order regarding informing it of the measures taken for Imran's security, AGP Khalid Ishaq shared that the ex-premier has been allocated seven cells, and 14 security personnel, as opposed to one security official per 10 prisoners. Two officers are deployed around the clock.

He further stated that the cells have been sealed for anyone’s movement, and special CCTV cameras have also been installed for 24-hour surveillance. The premier is fed a special meal, prepared in a special kitchen, the AGP said.

The judge inquired if Imran’s meals were examined by doctors, to which the AGP replied in the affirmative. “Jail superintendent and doctors examine the meal before it is served,” he said.