Bushra Bibi fears for Imran Khan’s life, alleges inhumane conditions for him in jail

Bushra Bibi, the wife of former prime minister Imran Khan, expressed grave concerns about her husband’s safety in Adiala Jail.

Speaking informally to journalists at the prison on Saturday, she revealed fears for her own life as well.

Bushra Bibi stated that Imran Khan’s life is in danger, mentioning past incidents where he was allegedly poisoned and shot at.

She added that their legal request to investigate the poisoning has not been addressed by the court yet.

Describing conditions in the jail, Bushra Bibi alleged that Imran Khan was kept in unsanitary conditions and given contaminated food to eat.

She mentioned that during their meeting in Attock Jail, Khan appeared emaciated and had to pick insects from his hair throughout the night.

Bushra Bibi also criticised the treatment of political prisoners compared to convicted criminals.

She highlighted that other prisoners received VIP treatment, while Khan struggled without basic amenities.

During the conversation, a journalist questioned Bushra Bibi about claims of adding toilet cleaner to food and her accusations against the authorities.

She responded firmly, asserting that these claims are true, despite lacking physical evidence.

Imran Khan intervened briefly, cautioning his wife about the limitations of the media, which led to a brief protest from the attending journalists.

Khan attempted to stop Bushra Bibi from speaking, stating, "Censored media won’t broadcast your words."

This remark prompted the journalists to protest, asserting that all his statements are aired.

The session ended with Bushra Bibi emphasising her and Imran Khan's willingness to swear an oath that the charges against them are fabricated.

Despite Khan's concerns, Bushra Bibi insisted on sharing her story with the media.