Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohaib Afridi staged a protest after being prevented from visiting Adiala Jail to meet former Prime Minister and PTI founder Imran Khan.
According to reports, the KP CM Sohaib Afridi Adiala Jail protest began when police officials stopped him outside the prison premises, citing security restrictions. Afridi had arrived in Rawalpindi with the intention of meeting Imran Khan, who has been incarcerated there for several months.
Eyewitnesses said the chief minister’s convoy was halted at the entrance to the high-security facility. Despite repeated requests, law enforcement officials did not permit Afridi to proceed toward the jail. In response, the KP chief minister sat on the road in protest, drawing attention from party supporters and the media.
Afridi expressed disappointment over the authorities’ decision, calling it an attempt to restrict his democratic right to meet his party’s leader. “I came here peacefully to see our chairman, but they stopped me without justification,” he reportedly said.
The KP CM Sohaib Afridi Adiala Jail protest quickly gained momentum, as several PTI workers and provincial leaders joined him in solidarity. They chanted slogans demanding fair treatment and transparency in the handling of the jailed PTI founder.
Police maintained a heavy presence in the area to prevent the situation from escalating. Officials stated that strict security measures were in place around Adiala Jail and that entry permissions were limited due to “operational reasons.”
Political observers noted that the standoff highlights ongoing tensions between provincial and federal authorities amid heightened political polarization. Afridi’s protest is being viewed as both a symbolic show of loyalty to Imran Khan and a statement against perceived federal interference.
Meanwhile, reports have surfaced that the government is considering transferring Imran Khan from Adiala Jail to his residence in Bani Gala for security reasons, according to recent developments. The move, if approved, could significantly alter the dynamics of political meetings and security arrangements surrounding the PTI founder.
The KP CM Sohaib Afridi Adiala Jail protest ended peacefully after several hours, with officials assuring the chief minister that his concerns would be conveyed to higher authorities. However, the episode has once again drawn public attention to the restrictions placed on political figures attempting to meet the PTI leader.
