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📰 What’s going on now: Imran Khan in jail & growing unrest

Imran Khan remains imprisoned at Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi. Authorities say he is “in good health” and receiving standard facilities.

Despite official assurances, his family and political allies claim he has been held in isolation for weeks, with no access for his sisters, lawyers, or party representatives.

The lack of transparency about his health and whereabouts has fueled widespread concern and speculation — including alarming rumors that he might have died in custody. These rumors spread rapidly on social media and among supporters.

✊ Sisters’ protest & clash with police

In late November 2025, Imran’s sisters — including Noreen Niazi, Aleema Khan and another sister — along with supporters staged a sit-in outside Adiala Jail after being denied permission to meet him.

The protest reportedly lasted many hours. According to his party, the sisters and other peaceful protesters were “manhandled” and “violently detained” by police, even though they claim they neither blocked roads nor engaged in unlawful behaviour.

After the incident, Noreen Niazi submitted a formal complaint to the Punjab Inspector General of Police alleging a “brutal assault and unlawful detention” of peaceful protesters.

The sisters and PTI supporters have demanded an impartial probe into the police conduct and full transparency regarding Imran Khan's status.

⚠️ Rumours, denial and the atmosphere of fear

Among the public, serious rumours circulated claiming that Imran Khan had died in custody — or had been killed. Some social-media accounts even claimed his body was being moved.

The jail administration strongly denied those claims. Officials said Imran is alive, healthy, and under standard custody care, dismissing death rumours as “baseless.”

However, the prolonged isolation, lack of family contact, and suppression of visits have created growing distrust among his supporters — who view the silence as part of a deliberate attempt to suppress information.

📣 What the family and supporters are demanding — and fears they voice

The family — especially Noreen Niazi — has demanded immediate access to Imran, an independent investigation into police actions against protesters, and assurance that he is being treated humanely and lawfully.

They warn that if anything happens to him, the state would be held responsible — reflecting deep concern for his safety and wellbeing.

Among supporters, there’s a rising sense of urgency and fear that his detention conditions may be worse than publicly acknowledged, fueling calls for accountability and transparency.

📝 Why this matters

The case of Imran Khan is not just about one individual — it touches on larger issues: rule of law, transparency, civil liberties and political rights. The way his detention is handled — whether the state allows family access, whether hospitals/jail transparently report his condition, whether protests are allowed — sends a broader signal about political dissent, human rights, and state accountability in Pakistan.

Given how quickly rumours and tensions are escalating, this issue has the potential to reshape public trust, political mobilization, and international perception of human-rights practices in Pakistan.