A former deputy superintendent and a jail assistant from Adiala Jail have been detained on charges of facilitating Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan during his imprisonment. The authorities have also initiated an investigation into the involvement of several other jail employees, intensifying the inquiry into the alleged misuse of power within the prison.
Sources indicate that former deputy superintendent Zafar and jail assistant Nazim are among those apprehended for granting unauthorized privileges to the former prime minister during his incarceration. Zafar, the detained former deputy superintendent, reportedly lives near Adiala Jail.
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The investigation has also extended to six other employees based on information provided by Muhammad Akram, another former deputy superintendent, who served at Adiala Jail for 15 years and was removed from his post in June. These employees were allegedly closely associated with Akram, who is suspected of having close ties with Imran Khan and facilitating illegal communications. The investigation is reportedly making progress, with authorities uncovering the extent of mobile phone access provided to Khan in violation of prison regulations.
Evidence has emerged suggesting that WhatsApp calls, linked to three European countries, were used to facilitate these communications. Akram, who is believed to be close to PTI leader Zulfi Bukhari, is accused of acting as a messenger for Imran Khan and enabling these unauthorized interactions. A meeting of the jail administration is likely to be held soon to address the alleged facilities provided to the former prime minister in violation of prison rules.
Meanwhile, investigations are ongoing with former deputy superintendent Muhammad Akram and assistant superintendent Muhammad Bilal. Both were removed from their posts in June following a report by security agencies. Since their removal, the scope of the investigation has broadened, bringing additional jail staff under scrutiny. As the investigation progresses, the jail administration is expected to meet soon to discuss the findings and determine further actions.
